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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which among the following reactions occurs by breaking of \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{O}\) bond in alcohol?

  1. A Reaction with propionic acid.
  2. B Reaction with acetic anhydride
  3. C Reaction with phosphorus trichloride
  4. D Reaction with acetyl chloride
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(C) Reaction with phosphorus trichloride

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\(3 \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{PCl}_3 \longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{Cl}+\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_3\)