engineering chemistry MCQ #204

The reaction of alcohols with PCl5 gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #204

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of alcohols with PCl5 gives?

    • A) Alkyl chlorides
    • B) Alkenes
    • C) Alkyl halides and POCl3
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Alkyl halides and POCl3

    Explanation: Alcohols react with PCl5 to form alkyl chlorides and POCl3, a reaction used for converting alcohols to alkyl halides.