Question
From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCl and anhydrous ZnCl2, is
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1-Butanol
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2-Butanol
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2-Methylpropan-2-ol
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2-Methylpropanol
Solution
C.
2-Methylpropan-2-ol
Formation of tertiary butyl carbocation is the most rapid compared to other lesser stable ones with Lucas reagent.