The Total solution for NCERT class 6-12
Give structures of the products you wouldexpect when each of the following alcohol reacts with (a) HCl-ZnCl2 (b)HBr and (c) SOCl2.
(i) Butan-1-ol
(ii) 2-Methylbutan-2-ol
Answer
(a)
(i)
Primary alcohols do not react appreciablywith Lucas’ reagent (HCl-ZnCl2) at room temperature.
(ii)
Tertiary alcohols react immediately with Lucas’ reagent.
(b)
(c)