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Question
Name the suitable alcohol and reagent, from which 2-Chloro-2-methyl propane can be prepared.
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Solution
Tert butyl alcohol or 2-methyl propan-2-ol using Lucas reagent, a mixture of conc. HCl and ZnCl2 the reaction will follow the SN1 pathway.
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