NEET Chemistry Preparation Methods MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing the preparation of an alkyl chloride. The process involves passing a gas through a solution and heating a mixture with concentrated acid. Which method is being described?

Free radical halogenation
Swarts reaction
Electrophilic substitution
Reaction with hydrogen chloride gas
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The method described involves passing dry hydrogen chloride gas through a solution of alcohol or heating it with concentrated aqueous halogen acid to prepare alkyl chloride, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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