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Q. The alcohol that produces turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent at room temperature

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Solution:

Lucas reagent is used for distinction between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols. Tertiary alcohol gives turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent. 2-hydroxy-2-methyl propane is a tertiary alcohol.