Question:
Complete the following chemical equation:
________ + PCl5 → CH3COCl + POCl3 + HCl
Complete the following chemical equation:
________ + PCl5 → CH3COCl + POCl3 + HCl
________ + PCl5 → CH3COCl + POCl3 + HCl
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PCl$_5$ is commonly used to convert carboxylic acids into acyl chlorides.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2025
- CH$_3$OH.
- CH$_3$COOH.
- C$_2$H$_5$OH.
- CH$_3$CH$_2$COOH.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The reaction given is the conversion of acetic acid (CH$_3$COOH) into acetyl chloride (CH$_3$COCl) using phosphorus pentachloride (PCl$_5$). The complete reaction is:
\[
CH_3COOH + PCl_5 \rightarrow CH_3COCl + POCl_3 + HCl
\]
Acetyl chloride is an important reagent in organic synthesis.
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