Which of the following is not an example of electrophilic substitution reaction
Correct answer: D. Reaction of CH3COOH with PCl5
- A. Reaction of CH3COOH with Na
- B. Reaction of CH3COOH with NaHCO3
- C. Reaction of CH3COOH with Na2CO3
- D. Reaction of CH3COOH with PCl5
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D:Reaction of CH3COOH with PCl5. This reaction is a nucleophilic substitution reaction where the hydroxyl group in the carboxylic acid is replaced by a chlorine atom, forming an acyl chloride. It is not an electrophilic substitution reaction. The other options involve typical acid reactions: Option A is an acid-metal reaction, Option B is an acid-carbonate reaction, and Option C is an acid-base neutralization reaction.
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