Distinguish between the following by chemical tests: Propan-1-ol and Propan-2-ol
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Solution
Lucas Reagent test. Propan-1-ol is a primary alcohol, it will show turbidity on mixing with Lucas Reagent (mixture of hydrochloric acid and zinc chlorate) only on moderate heating. Propan-2-ol is a seccondary alcohol, it will show turbidity after 5-10 min. with reagent without heating.