The -OH group of an alcohol or the -COOH group of a carboxylic acid can be replaced by -Cl using **[Manipal 2007]**

JEE Main Chemistry question

The group of an alcohol or the group of a carboxylic acid can be replaced by using **[Manipal 2007]**

Answer: (A)

Phosphorus pentachloride () converts both and , releasing and HCl in each case.

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