Q84 / 200 · NEET 2004 · Chemistry

The $\mathrm{OH}$ group of an alcohol or the$\mathrm{COOH}$ group of a carboxylic acid can be replaced by $-\mathrm{Cl}$ using:

  • Correct answer
    A
    phosphorus pentachloride
  • B
    hypochlorous acid
  • C
    chlorine
  • D
    hydrochloride acid

Solution

$\mathrm{PCl}_5$ on reaction with alcohol and carboxylic acid, replace $-\mathrm{OH}$ group with $-\mathrm{Cl}$. $$ \begin{aligned} \mathrm{ROH}+\mathrm{PCl}_5 \longrightarrow \mathrm{RCl} & +\mathrm{POCl}_3+\mathrm{HCl} \\ \mathrm{RCOOH}+\mathrm{PCl}_5 \longrightarrow & \mathrm{RCOCl}^2 \\ + & \mathrm{POCl}_3+\mathrm{HCl} \end{aligned} $$ Related Theory $\mathrm{PCl}_5$ is used as a chlorinating agent and dehydrating agent for the synthesis of pesticides, phosphite antioxidants, plasticizers and stabilizers for plastic and elastomers etc

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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