Identify the product X in the following reaction:CH3COOH + PCl5 → X + POCl3 + HCl
Correct answer: A. CH3COCl
- A. CH3COCl
- B. CH3COCl2
- C. CH3COCH2Cl2
- D. CH2COCl2
Explanation
Here's the reaction mechanism. In the given reaction: CH3COOH + PCl5 → X + POCl3 + HCl The product X is acetyl chloride (CH3COCl).
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