The catalyst used in the preparation of an alkyl chloride by the action of dry `HCl` on the alcohol is

Options

A. anhy. `AlCl_(3)`
B. `FeCl_(3)`
C. anhy. `ZnCl_(2)`
D. `Cu`

Answer

C

Explanation

`-OH` group is converted into `-Cl` group by `SOCl_(2)` or anhydrous `ZnCl_(2)//"conc".` HCl or HCl etc.
`R-OH overset("Dry HCl")underset("Anhy. ZnCl"_(2))rarr R-Cl+H_(2)O`