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C
2
H
5
O
H
+
H
C
l
→
Z
n
C
l
2
C
2
H
5
C
l
+
H
2
O
In this reaction, anhydrous
Z
n
C
l
2
act as:
A
dehydrating agent
B
dehydrogenating agent
C
dehalogenating agent
D
dehydrohalogenating agent
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Correct option is A)
Lucas test is used for separation of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols. Reagent anhydrous zinc chloride with HCl is used as it absorbs water and acts as a dehydrating agent.
The correct option is 'A'.
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