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Ethyl methyl ether on heating with `PCl_(5)` producesA. ethyldence dichloride and methylene dichlorideB. acetyl chloride and methyl chlorideC. ethyl chloride and methyl alcoholD. ethyl chloride and methyl chloride |
Answer» Correct Answer - D Phosphorus pentanchloride brings about the cleavage of carbon-oxygen bond of ethers leading to the formation of alkyl halides. `CH_(3)CH_(2)OCH_(3)overset(PCl_(5))(rarr)CH_(3)CH_(2)Cl+CH_(3)Cl+POCl_(3)` |
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