Q. The catalyst used in the preparation of an alkyl chloride by the action of dry HCl on an alcohol is
A) $anhy.\ AlCl_{3}$
B) $FeCl_{3}$
C) $anhy.\ ZnCl_{2}$
D) Cu
Explanation
(c)
-OH group is converted into –Cl group by $SOCl_{2}\$or anhydrous $ZnCl_{2}$/conc. HCl or HCl etc.
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