Based on the theoretical result, what is the order of reactivity of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols in Lucas Test? a. Lucas Reagent contains ZnCl2 in HCl. What is the role of ZnCl2?

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  1. Based on the theoretical result, what is the order of reactivity of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols in Lucas Test?

a. Lucas Reagent contains ZnCl2 in HCl. What is the role of ZnCl2?

Lucas Test
Reagent: Zinc Chloride in HCI
Compound
Structural Formula
Theoretical Result
(Short and Specific)
Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol)
Sec-butyl Alcohol (2-butanol)
Tert-butyl Alcohol (2-methyl-2-propanol)
Transcribed Image Text:Lucas Test Reagent: Zinc Chloride in HCI Compound Structural Formula Theoretical Result (Short and Specific) Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) Sec-butyl Alcohol (2-butanol) Tert-butyl Alcohol (2-methyl-2-propanol)
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