Which one of the following reagents will not convert ethyl alcohol into ethyl chloride?
A
HCl−ZnCl2
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B
CCl4
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C
PCl5
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D
SOCl2
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Solution
The correct option is AHCl−ZnCl2 HCl−ZnCl2 will not convert ethyl alcohol into ethyl chloride. As in acidic condition dehydration of alcohol generally takes place.