engineering chemistry MCQ #322

The reaction of aldehydes with PCl₅ gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #322

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of aldehydes with PCl₅ gives?

    • A) Geminal dichlorides
    • B) Vicinal dichlorides
    • C) Alkyl chlorides
    • D) Acid chlorides

    Answer: Geminal dichlorides

    Explanation: PCl₅ reacts with carbonyl group, replacing oxygen with two chlorine atoms, forming geminal dichlorides.