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Physical Properties of Alcohols and Phenols

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The compound which reacts fastest with Lucas reagent at room temperature, is

A

butan-1-ol

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butan-2-ol

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C

2-methyl propan-1-ol

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D

2-methyl propan-2-ol

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Solution

The correct option is D 2-methyl propan-2-ol
Tertiary alcohol reacts fastest with Lucas reagent at room temperature.

2-methyl propan-2-ol is a tertiary alcohol, thus reacts immediately with Lucas reagent.

Hence, option D is correct.

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