JEE Main 2010 Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersJEE Main 2010

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

Answer: (2)

Solution

The Lucas test proceeds via a carbocation; tertiary alcohols react fastest

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