What is product formed when 3-phenyl butanol reacts with HCl in presence of ZnCl2
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The mixture of HCl and ZnCl2 is called the Lucas Reagent. Secondary and tertiary alcohols react via the SN1 mechanism with the Lucas reagent. The ZnCl2 coordinates to the hydroxyl oxygen, and this generates a far superior leaving group. Phosphorous Halides Phosphorous halides can convert alcohols to alkyl halides.
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