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There are three alcohols x, y, z which have 2, 1 and 0 alpha hydrogen atom(s) respectively. Which does not give Lucas test immediately?

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x
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y
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z
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All the three do not give test
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Solution

The correct option is A x
Lucas reagent is ZnCl2 and HCl.

Primary alcohols do not react with Lucas reagent.

Since 'x' contains two alpha hydrogens, it must be a primary alcohol.

RCH2OH is primary alcohol which have 2 alpha hydrogen.

Option A is correct.

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