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Which reagent is used to prepare CH₃CH₂Cl from CH₃CH₂OH with ZnCl₂ ?

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HCl Correct HBr SOCl₂ PCl₅

HCl with ZnCl₂ (a Lewis acid) converts ethanol to ethyl chloride ( CH₃CH₂Cl ) by facilitating substitution of the OH group.

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