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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?

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P
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Q
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R
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S
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Solution

The correct option is D S
Victor Meyer's test is applied to distinguish between 1,2 and 3 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.

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