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The chemical formula of Lucas reagent is

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Lucas test is fastest for tertiary alcohols due to stable carbocation formation.
Updated On: May 3, 2025
  • Anhy. \( \text{ZnCl}_2 / \text{HCl} \)
  • \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{SO}_2\text{Cl} \)
  • NaOH + CaO
  • HNO\(_2\)
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Lucas reagent is a mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid and anhydrous zinc chloride. It is used to test for primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols by classifying them based on the rate of formation of turbidity (alkyl halide).
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