Lucas reagent (anhyd. ZnCl₂ and conc HCl) was added to a certain alcohol, turbidity appeared immediately. What type of alcohol it is?

Primary alcohol

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Secondary alcohol

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Isobutyl alcohol

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Tertiary alcohols

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Solution

The correct option is D
Tertiary alcohols

In case of tertiary alcohols, turbidity is produced immediately as they form the halides easily.

ROH + HX → R–X + H₂O

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