Identify the reagent used in following reaction. Benzoic acid [ ] Reagent Benzoyl chloride + phosphorous oxychloride + Hydrogen chloride

MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Identify the reagent used in following reaction. Benzoic acid Benzoyl chloride + phosphorous oxychloride + Hydrogen chloride

Answer: (C)

Carboxylic acids are converted into acyl chlorides by , or , and each reagent gives different by-products. With : , i.e. benzoyl chloride,

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