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Chloroethane is prepared by the action of \(PCl_3\) on ethanol. What is the inorganic product formed in the reaction?
Chloroethane is prepared by the action of \(PCl_3\) on ethanol. What is the inorganic product formed in the reaction?
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Distinguish the byproducts:
- With \(PCl_3\), the byproduct is \(H_3PO_3\).
- With \(PCl_5\), the byproducts are \(POCl_3\) and \(HCl\).
- With \(SOCl_2\), the byproducts are \(SO_2\) and \(HCl\) (both gases).
- With \(PCl_3\), the byproduct is \(H_3PO_3\).
- With \(PCl_5\), the byproducts are \(POCl_3\) and \(HCl\).
- With \(SOCl_2\), the byproducts are \(SO_2\) and \(HCl\) (both gases).
Updated On: Jun 24, 2026
- \(POCl_3\)
- \(HPO_3\)
- \(H_3PO_3\)
- \(H_2PO_2\)
- \(H_3PO_4\)
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The Correct Option is C
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