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The -OH group of methyl alcohol cannot be replaced by chlorine by the action of
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJEE Main
Options:
  • A Chlorine
  • B Hydrogen chloride
  • C Phosphorus trichloride
  • D Phosphorus pentachloride
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Chlorine
CH 3 OH+Cl 2 →No reaction

CH3OH+HCl→ZnCl2CH3Cl+H2O

3  CH 3 OH+PCl 3 →3  CH 3 Cl+H 3 PO 3

CH3OH+PCl5→CH3Cl+POCl3+HCl

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