There are four alcohols P, Q, R, and S that have 3, 2, 1, and 0 α− hydrogen atoms respectively. Which one would not give any colour in Victor Meyer's test?
A
P
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B
Q
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C
R
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D
S
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Solution
The correct option is D S Victor Meyer's test is applied to distinguish between 1∘,2∘and3∘ alcohols.
S has no α− hydrogens that means it is a 3∘ alcohol. Since 3∘ alcohol does not respond to Victor Meyer's test, S will not give any colour.