MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #33

A lab technician needs to prepare Lucas reagent to differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols. What are the components?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #33

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A lab technician needs to prepare Lucas reagent to differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols. What are the components?

    • A) Dilute HCl and ZnCl2
    • B) Conc. HNO3 and ZnCl2
    • C) Conc. H2SO4 and ZnCl2
    • D) Conc. HCl and ZnCl2

    Answer: Conc. HCl and ZnCl2

    Explanation: Lucas reagent consists of equimolar amounts of concentrated hydrochloric acid and anhydrous zinc chloride.