Question

what is the action of PC15 on a) ethanol b) propan -1-01?ans ​

Answer 1

Answer:

C

2

H

5

OH

PCl

5

C

2

H

5

Cl

Alc. KOH

C

2

H

4

H

2

SO

4

,H

2

O,Δ

CH

3

CH

2

OH

Ethyl alcohol on reaction with PCl

5

forms ethyl chloride as a product which in presence of alc. KOH undergoes β elimination reaction to form ethene as a product. Ethene again on reaction with sulphric acid undergoes hydration reaction to form ethyl alcohol as a product.

Option D is correct.