The catalyst used in the preparation of an alkyl chloride by the action of dry HCl on an alcohol is

 

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The catalyst used in the preparation of an alkyl chloride by

the action of dry HCl on an alcohol is

(a) anhydrous AlCl3 (b) FeCl3

(c) anhydrous ZnCl2 (d) Cu

Answer: c 

In preparation of an alkyl chloride by the action of dry

HCl, the catalyst generally used is anhydrous ZnCl2.