Class 12 Chemistry Notes – Methods for distinguishing primary and secondary Alcohols

Reaction with Lucas Reagent (HCl and Anhydrous ZnCl):-

Victor Meyer’s test:-

Important Question Answers

Question.1    What is the structure of C₃H₇ NO₂ giving blue colour with NaNO₂ and HCl followed by treating with alkali ?

Answer.1    NaNO₂ + HCl Nitro alkenes which on treating with nitrous acid followed by treating with alkali give blue colour thus C₃H₇ NO₂ is

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