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Which reagent primarily facilitates the rearrangement of carbon atoms in the isomerization reaction?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Anhydrous aluminum chloride (AlCl3)
  • B Hydrogen chloride gas (HCl)
  • C Hydrogen gas (H2)
  • D Oxygen gas (O2)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Hydrogen chloride gas (HCl)
Hydrogen chloride gas primarily facilitates the rearrangement of carbon atoms in the isomerization reaction, leading to the formation of branched-chain alkanes.

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