AIPMT PRELIMS2004Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Chemistry Alcohols and Phenols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The –OH group of an alcohol or the carboxylic acid can be replaced by –Cl, using :-
A
Hypochlorous acid
B
Chlorine
C
Hydrochloric acid
D
Phosphorous pentachloride
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Phosphorous pentachloride (PCl₅) is commonly used to replace –OH groups with –Cl in alcohols and carboxylic acids.
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