COMEDK2018ChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
- The catalyst used in the preparation of an alkyl chloride by the action of dry HCl on an alcohol is
Options
- Aanhydrous AMC ₃
- BFeCl ₃
- Canhydrous ZnCl ₂
- DCu
Correct answer
C. anhydrous ZnCl ₂
Step-by-step solution
The catalyst used in preparation of an alkyl chloride by action of dry HCl on alcohol is anhy. ZnCl ₂ . This process is also called Grove's process.