engineering chemistry MCQ #910

Which reagent is used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyl halides?

engineering chemistry MCQ #910

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which reagent is used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyl halides?

    • A) AgNO₃
    • B) NaOH
    • C) Lucas reagent
    • D) KOH

    Answer: Lucas reagent

    Explanation: Lucas reagent (ZnCl₂ in HCl) is used to distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols and, by extension, their corresponding alkyl halides based on their reactivity.