Statement-I : The hydroxyl group of alcohol is replaced by –Cl on reaction with conc. HCl acids, PCl — NEET Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question

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Statement-I : The hydroxyl group of alcohol is replaced by –Cl on reaction with conc. HCl acids, PCl or thionyl chloride. Statement-II : Thionyl chloride is preffered because in this reaction alkyl halide is formed alonge with gases SO and HCl. (A) Statement-I & II, both are correct. (B) Statement-I & II, both are incorrect. (C) Statement-I is correct & Statement-II is incorrect. (D) Statement-I is incorrect & Statement-II is correct. 5 2 5 2