Compound ‘A’ reacts with PCl 5 to give ‘B’ which on treatment with KCN followed by…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen

Compound ‘A’ reacts with PCl5 to give ‘B’ which on treatment with KCN followed by hydrolysis gave propanoic acid as the product. What is ‘A’
  1. Ethane
  2. Propane
  3. Ethyl chloride
  4. Ethyl alcohol

Answer

(D) Ethyl alcohol

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