Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Identify compound A used in following reaction.
Benzoic acid $\underset{\Delta}{\stackrel{A}{\longrightarrow}}$ Benzoyl chloride + Phosphorous oxychloride + Hydrogen chloride
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesMHT CETMHT CET 2021 (20 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{SO}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2$
  • B $\mathrm{PCl}_3$
  • C $\mathrm{HCl}$
  • D $\mathrm{PCl}_5$
Solution:
1286 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\mathrm{PCl}_5$

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.