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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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The correct Answer is:
C
Primary and secondary alkyl chlorides are prepared from the respective alcohols by using HCl gas and anhydrous `ZnCl_2` (Groove’s process
Note : Tertiary alcohols are very reactive and hence they react readily with conc. HCl even in the absence of `ZnCl_2` .
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