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AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    The catalyst used in the preparation of an alkyl chloride by the action of dry \[\text{HCl}\] on an alcohol is

    A)  anhydrous \[AlC{{l}_{3}}\]         

    B)  \[FeC{{l}_{3}}\]

    C)  anhydrous \[ZnC{{l}_{2}}\]        

    D)  Cu

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     \[\text{---OH}\] group is converted into \[\text{---Cl}\] group by \[\text{SOC}{{\text{l}}_{\text{2}}}\] or any \[ZnC{{l}_{2}}/conc\,\text{HCl}\] or \[\text{HCl}\] etc.


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