What are the products of the reaction between the compound shown and PCl5?
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The question involves a chemical reaction where a compound containing a hydroxyl group (–OH) is reacted with phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5). The objective is to predict the products of this reaction.
Answer
Acyl chloride and HCl.
The reaction of a carboxylic acid with PCl5 produces an acyl chloride and HCl.
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The reaction of a carboxylic acid with PCl5 produces an acyl chloride and HCl.
More Information
The conversion of a carboxylic acid to an acyl chloride is a common organic transformation used in synthesis.
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Make sure not to confuse the conversion of the carboxylic acid group with another functional group.
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