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

Question

The alcohol that produces turbidity immediately with Lucas reagent at room temperature (A) 1-hydroxy butane (B) 2-hydroxy butane (C) 2-hydroxy-2-methyl propane (D) 1-hydroxy-2-methyl propane

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

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.

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

1-hydroxy butane

2-hydroxy butane

2-hydroxy-2-methyl propane

1-hydroxy-2-methyl propane

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.