What is the catalyst in the reaction of a primary alcohol with HCl to – McqOptions

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1.	What is the catalyst in the reaction of a primary alcohol with HCl to obtain a chloroalkane?
A.	anhydrous ZnCl<sub>2</sub>
B.	concentrated H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>
C.	red phosphorous
D.	pyridine
Answer» B. concentrated H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>

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