Question

An acyl halide is formed when $PC{l}_5$ reacts with

• A. amide
• B. alcohol
• C. acid
• D. ester

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Acid halides are formed when $PC{l}_5$ reacts with carboxylic acids. e.g.

$C{H}_{3}COOH+PC{l}_5\to C{H}_{3}COCl+POC{l}_3+HCl$