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Q. Which of the following is used for distinguishing primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols?

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Solution:

Victor Meyer test is used to distinguish primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols as they give different colours during this test.
Primary alcohol gives red colour, Secondary alcohol gives blue colour and tertiary alcohol gives no colour when the reaction is performed.