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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What happens when a 3° alcohol is treated with Lucas reagent?
Options
A No reaction
B Rapid formation of an insoluble alkyl chloride (cloudiness within 1 min)
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C Slow formation of an alkene
D Oxidation to a ketone
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tertiary alcohols react immediately via SN1 to form the corresponding alkyl chloride, which is insoluble and appears as cloudiness.

Hint

The Lucas test distinguishes 1°, 2°, and 3° alcohols by reaction rate.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 37 of 1999
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