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

A

Anhydrous `AlCl_(3)`

B

`FeCl_(3)`

C

Anhydrous `ZnCl_(2)`

D

`Cu`

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`-OH` group is converted into `Cl ` group by `SOCl_(2)` or anhydrous `ZnCl_(2) // ` conc. `HCl` ro `HCl` etc.
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