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 answerAphosphorus pentachloride
- Bhypochlorous acid
- Cchlorine
- Dhydrochloride 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'.