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Lucas reagent is
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJIPMERJIPMER 2008
Options:
  • A anhy. \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\) and \(\mathrm{NH}_3\)
  • B anhy. \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\) and \(\mathrm{CaCl}_2\)
  • C anhy. \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\) and conc. HCl
  • D anhy. \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\) and HCl gas
Solution:
2002 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: anhy. \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\) and conc. HCl
Anhy. \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_2\) and conc. HCl is called Lucas reagent. It is used to distinguish the primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol.

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