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.