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What is the reagent used in the preparation of chloroacetic acid from acetic acid?

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P C l_{5}

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C l_{2} / r e d P

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P C l_{3}

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S O C l_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B $C l_{2} / r e d P$
Hence, the reagent used in the preparation of chloroacetic acid from acetic acid is $C l_{2} / r e d P$ .

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