Among $1$-butanol, $2$-butanol and $tert$-butanol, the order of reactivity in the Lucas test is
- 3° > 2° > 1°
- All equal
- 1° > 2° > 3°
- 2° > 3° > 1°
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Correct answer: A. 3° > 2° > 1°
Lucas test forms a carbocation intermediate.
Stability is 3° > 2° > 1° → reactivity follows the same order.
$tert$-butanol is cloudy immediately
1-butanol won't react at room temperature.