MCQ
When formic acid reacts with $PC{l_5}$ it forms
  • Formyl chloride
  • B
    Acetyl chloride
  • C
    Methyl chloride
  • D
    Propionyl chloride

Answer

Correct option: A.
Formyl chloride
a
(a)$\mathop {HCOOH}\limits_{{\rm{Formic\, acid}}} + PC{l_5} \to \mathop {HCOCl}\limits_{{\rm{Formyl \,chloride}}} + POC{l_3} + HCl$

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