In Victor Meyer's test for distinguishing alcohols, what is the exact sequence of colors observed for primary (), secondary (), and tertiary () alcohols respectively in the final alkaline solution?

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In Victor Meyer's test for distinguishing alcohols, what is the exact sequence of colors observed for primary ($1^\circ$), secondary ($2^\circ$), and tertiary ($3^\circ$) alcohols respectively in the final alkaline solution?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. In Victor Meyer's test, the alcohol is treated with , then , then , and finally made alkaline. A primary alcohol yields a red color (due to the sodium salt of nitrolic acid). A secondary alcohol yields a blue color (pseudonitrol). A tertiary alcohol does not react with and remains colorless.

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