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An organic compound A reacts with PCl5 t...

An organic compound A reacts with `PCl_5` to give B. The compound B with sodium metal gives n-butane. Thus A and B are :

A

`C_2H_5OH` and `C_2H_5Cl`

B

`C_2H_5Cl and C_2H_5ONa`

C

`C_3H_7OH and CH_3CH_2CH_2Cl`

D

`C_4H_9OH and C_4H_9OCl`

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