engineering chemistry MCQ #515

The reaction of acetone with PCl₅ is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #515

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of acetone with PCl₅ is an example of

    • A) nucleophilic substitution
    • B) electrophilic substitution
    • C) nucleophilic addition
    • D) electrophilic addition

    Answer: nucleophilic substitution

    Explanation: The reaction involves the nucleophilic substitution of the oxygen atom by Cl, forming a geminal dichloride.