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Alcohols as Nucleophiles and Electrophiles

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Which of the following alcohols give immediate turbidity with Lucas reagent?

A

2 - M e t h y l - p r o p a n o l

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2 - M e t h y l - 2 - b u t a n o l

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3 - M e t h y l - 2 - b u t a n o l

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2 - M e t h y l - 1 - b u t a n o l

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Solution

The correct option is C $2 - M e t h y l - 2 - b u t a n o l$
Option B is the correct answer.
Reaction between alcohol and Lucas reagent involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate. Thus, the stability of the carbocation dictates the rate of the reaction. That is why, the order of reactivity for alcohols with Lucas reagent is $3 ° > 2 ° > 1 °$
2-Methyl-2-butanol will yield a 3° carbocation which is most stable and hence will given immediate turbidity when reacted with Lucas reagent.

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