engineering chemistry MCQ #52

The reaction of alcohols with PCl5 is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #52

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) SN1 reaction
    • B) SN2 reaction
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) None of the above

    Answer: SN2 reaction

    Explanation: The reaction of alcohols with PCl5 proceeds through an SN2 mechanism.