What is lucas reagent ? Write its applications .
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Lucas reagent
Lucas reagent is a solution of anhydrous zinc chloride in concentrated hydrochloric acid.
Its applications :-
It is used as a reagent to test alcohols and classify them in accordance to their reactivity.
The reactivity of the alcohol with Lucas Reagent is measured by the degree of turbidity which may vary from colorless to turbid. The formation of turbid solution happens due to the formation of chloroalkane .
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The solution of anhydrous zinc chloride in concentrated hydrochloric acid is called Lucas reagents
Explanation:
It is mainly used to test alcohol
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