Which one of the following alcohols reacts instantaneously with Lucas reagent?
Option 1 (Structure Missing)
Option 2 (Structure Missing)
Option 3 (Structure Missing - Likely a Tertiary Alcohol)
CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2OH (n-Butyl alcohol)
The reaction of alcohols with Lucas reagent (concentrated HCl and anhydrous ) proceeds via an mechanism involving a carbocation intermediate. The rate of reaction depends on the stability of the carbocation formed.
Option 4 () is a primary alcohol and will not react instantaneously. Therefore, the correct option (Option 3) must represent a tertiary alcohol (e.g., 2-Methylpropan-2-ol).
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