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From amongst the following alcohols the one that would react fastest with conc. HCl and anhydrous ZnCl₂, is

2–Butanol

2–Methylpropan–2–ol

2–Methylpropanol

1–Butanol

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Tertiary alcohols react fastest with conc. $$HCl$$ and anhydrous $$ZnC{l_2}$$ (lucas reagent) as its mechanism proceeds through the formation of stable tertiary carbocation.

Mechanism

AIEEE 2010 Chemistry - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Question 158 English Explanation

JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2010 - No. 14)

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