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Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers

Question
CBSEENCH12008110

Two test tubes A and B containing 2-methyl-2-propanol and 2-methyl propanol-1 respectively. In which test tube the turbidity appears when lucas reagent is added?

Solution
The turbidity will appear only in test tube A which contains a tertiary alcohol. Test tube B does not produce any turbidity as it contains primary alcohol.