Alcohols A and B formed layers with Lucas reagent within 10 minutes. However, compound A formed brown precipitate with KMnO4 while compound B did not. Which are the possible identities of compounds A and B? a. isopropanol and tert-butanol b. ethanol and methanol c. propanol and tert-butanol d.

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Alcohols A and B formed layers with Lucas reagent within 10 minutes. However, compound A formed brown precipitate with KMnO4 while compound B did not. Which are the possible identities of compounds A and B?

a.

isopropanol and tert-butanol

b.

ethanol and methanol

c.

propanol and tert-butanol

d.

isopentyl alcohol and isopropanol

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