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Standard XII
Chemistry
Chemical Properties of Alcohol
Which of the ...
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Which of the following compound shows instant turbidity with HCl+ZnCl2?

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Isopropyl alcohol
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Ethyl alcohol
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Benzyl alcohol
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Neopentyl alcohol
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Solution

The correct option is C Benzyl alcohol

Out of the 4 alcohols, the molecule which forms most stable carbocation will form instant turbidity with HCl+ZnCl2. As benzyl carbocation is most stable among following alcohols and hence it will show instant turbidity.

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