The reaction is; R-CH_2-OH + HCl R-CH_2-Cl + H_2O. For the completion of the reaction, _____ is used

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The reaction is; R-CH_2-OH + HCl \to R-CH_2-Cl + H_2O. For the completion of the reaction, is used

Answer: (D)

Anhydrous (Lucas reagent/Groove's process) activates the primary alcohol towards substitution by HCl; conc.

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