engineering chemistry MCQ #218

The best reagent to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols is

engineering chemistry MCQ #218

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The best reagent to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols is

    • A) Lucas reagent
    • B) Tollen's reagent
    • C) Fehling's solution
    • D) KMnO4

    Answer: Lucas reagent

    Explanation: Lucas reagent is used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols based on their reactivity.