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The -OH group of an alcohol or the -COOH group of a carboxylic acid can be

The -OH group of an alcohol or the -COOH group of a carboxylic acid can be replaced by -Cl using

Options

(a) phosphorus pentachloride
(b) hypochlorous acid
(c) chlorine
(d) hydrochloric acid

Correct Answer:

phosphorus pentachloride

Explanation:

ROH + PCl₅ → RCl + POCl₃ + HCl
RCOOH + PCl₅ → RCOCl + POCl₃ + HCl.

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