In the following reaction sequence, R−OH→P+I2R−I→AgNO2R−NO2→HNO2no reaction.
The alcohol is a:
A
primary alcohol
B
secondary alcohol
C
tertiary alcohol
D
phenol
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Correct option is C)
The given reaction sequence is Victor Mayer test to distinguish between primary secondary and tertiary alcohols. The primary alcohol reacts to give red colour of nitro alkane.