Alcohols with phosphorus pentachloride
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Equation: C2H5OH + PCL5 = C2H5CL + POCL3 + HCL
Conditions: in a fume cupboard add solid PCL5 tp alcohol
Products: halogenoalkane, phosphorus oxychloride, hydrogen chloride
Observations: solid disappears, misty fumes (HCL), mixture warms
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