Question

Phosphorus pentachloride is employed as an esterification agent.

(a) True

(b) False

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This interesting question is from Sandmeyer Reaction topic in portion Halogenation of Unit Processes

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) True

To elaborate: It is true that Phosphorus pentachloride is employed as an esterification agent in the treatment of alcohols, the halide becoming hydrolysed during the reaction.