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Reductions Involving Aldehydes or Ketones

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Which of the following alcohol is most reactive with Lucas reagent $(C o n c . H C l + {Z n C l}_{2})$ ?

C H_{3} - C H_{3} | C | C H_{3} - O H

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C H_{3} - C H | C H_{3} - C H_{2} - O H

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C H_{3} - C H | C H_{3} - O H

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C H_{3} - O H

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H_{3} - C H_{3} | C | C H_{3} - O H$
Option A is the correct answer.
We know that tert-alcohol produces the most stable carbocation and thus is most reactive with Lucas reagent.

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