In the following reaction sequence, R−OHP+I2→R−IAgNO2→R−NO2HNO2→no reaction.
The alcohol is a:
A
primary alcohol
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B
secondary alcohol
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C
tertiary alcohol
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D
phenol
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Solution
The correct option is C tertiary alcohol The given reaction sequence is Victor Mayer test to distinguish between primary secondary and tertiary alcohols. The primary alcohol reacts to give red colour of nitro alkane.