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Question

What is the product when CH₃CH₂CH₂CHOHCH₃ reacts with PCl₅ ?

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Explanation

PCl₅ converts 2-pentanol ( CH₃CH₂CH₂CHOHCH₃ ) to 2-chloropentane ( CH₃CH₂CH₂CHClCH₃ ) via substitution.