In the following reaction, what product(s) may be formed?C2H5OH + PCl5 → ?
Correct answer: C. C2H5Cl, POCl3 and HCl
- A. C2H5Cl only
- B. C2H5Cl and HCl
- C. C2H5Cl, POCl3 and HCl
- D. C2H5Cl and POCl3
Explanation
When ethanol (C2H5OH) reacts with phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5), it undergoes a substitution reaction where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is replaced by a chlorine atom, resulting in the formation of chloroethane (C2H5Cl). Additionally, phosphoryl chloride (POCl3) and hydrogen chloride (HCl) are also produced. Thus, the correct products are C2H5Cl, POCl3, and HCl. Options A and B are incorrect because they do not account for all the products, and Option D is incorrect as it omits HCl.
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