COMEDK · Chemistry · 25. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- The catalyst used in the preparation of an alkyl chloride by the action of dry \(\mathrm{HCl}\) on an alcohol is
- A anhydrous \(\mathrm{AMC}_{3} \quad\)
- B \(\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}\)
- C anhydrous \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2} \quad\)
- D \(\mathrm{Cu}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) anhydrous \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2} \quad\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
The catalyst used in preparation of an alkyl chloride by action of dry HCl on alcohol is anhy. \(\mathrm{ZnCl}_{2}\). This process is also called Grove's process.
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