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4. Which one of the following compounds does not given `C_(2)H_(5)`Cl by the reaction of `C_(2)H_(5)`OH?

A

`SOCl_(2)`

B

`PCl_(5)`

C

`ZnCl_(2) + ` HCl

D

`Cl_(2)`

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To solve the question of which compound does not give C2H5Cl (ethyl chloride) by the reaction with C2H5OH (ethanol), we can analyze the options provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactant**: The reactant is ethanol, which has the formula C2H5OH. 2. **Analyze the First Option (Thionyl Chloride, SOCl2)**: - When ethanol reacts with thionyl chloride, the chloride ion (Cl-) acts as a nucleophile and substitutes the hydroxyl group (OH) in ethanol. - The reaction produces C2H5Cl (ethyl chloride), along with gaseous SO2 and HCl. - Therefore, this option does give C2H5Cl. 3. **Analyze the Second Option (Phosphorus Pentachloride, PCl5)**: - When ethanol reacts with PCl5, it also results in the formation of C2H5Cl, along with POCl3 and HCl. - Thus, this option also gives C2H5Cl. 4. **Analyze the Third Option (Lucas Reagent, ZnCl2 + HCl)**: - The Lucas reagent is used to distinguish between alcohols based on their reactivity. - For primary alcohols like ethanol, there is no immediate reaction with the Lucas reagent. However, ethanol can still react under certain conditions. - In the presence of ZnCl2, ethanol can form a complex, and the OH group can be replaced by Cl, leading to the formation of C2H5Cl. - Therefore, this option also gives C2H5Cl. 5. **Analyze the Fourth Option (Chlorine, Cl2)**: - Chlorine can oxidize ethanol. When ethanol (a primary alcohol) is oxidized, it converts to acetaldehyde (CH3CHO). - The chlorination of acetaldehyde does not lead to the formation of C2H5Cl directly. Instead, it may lead to chlorinated products of the aldehyde. - Therefore, this option does not yield C2H5Cl. ### Conclusion: The compound that does not give C2H5Cl by the reaction with C2H5OH is **Chlorine (Cl2)**. ---
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