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The document describes three tests to distinguish between primary (1°), secondary (2°), and tertiary (3°) alcohols. The Lucas test identifies the type of alcohol based on the speed of formation of a white turbidity with zinc chloride and hydrochloric acid. The dichromate test oxidizes the alcohols to identify the products, indicating the type of alcohol. The Victor Meyer test identifies the alcohol based on the color produced from reaction with nitrous acid and an alkali.

Author
ajay gudla
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