Alcohols X and Y formed layers with Lucas reagent. Compound X formed brown precipitate with KMnO4 while compound Y did not. Which are the possible identities of compounds X and Y? a.tert-butanol, propanol b.isopropanol, isopentyl alcohol c. methanol, ethanol d.tert-butanol, isopropanol 2. Alcohols that cannot be distinguished using the Lucas test? a.isopropanol and

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1. Alcohols X and Y formed layers with Lucas reagent. Compound X formed brown precipitate with KMnO4 while compound Y did not. Which are the possible identities of compounds X and Y?

a.tert-butanol, propanol
b.isopropanol, isopentyl alcohol
c. methanol, ethanol
d.tert-butanol, isopropanol


2. Alcohols that cannot be distinguished using the Lucas test?

a.isopropanol and methanol
b.t-butyl alcohol and ethanol
c.t-butyl alcohol and 2-methylbenzyl alcohol
d.ethanol and n-propanol


 

 

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