MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #37

An unknown alcohol is tested with Lucas reagent and shows no turbidity even after 20 minutes at room temperature. Which alcohol could it be?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #37

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An unknown alcohol is tested with Lucas reagent and shows no turbidity even after 20 minutes at room temperature. Which alcohol could it be?

    • A) 1-butanol
    • B) 2-butanol
    • C) 2-methyl-2-propanol
    • D) 2-methyl-2-butanol

    Answer: 1-butanol

    Explanation: Primary alcohols like 1-butanol show no reaction with Lucas reagent at room temperature and only react upon heating.