Identify the end product [C] in the following sequence of chemical reaction:
Identify the end product [C] in the following sequence of chemical reaction:
$\text{CH}\equiv\text{CH} \xrightarrow{\text{dil. }\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4\text{ / }\text{HgSO}_4} [\text{A}] \xrightarrow{[\text{O}]} [\text{B}] \xrightarrow{\text{PCl}_5} [\text{C}]$
- (a)Acetic anhydride
- (b)Acetic acid
- (c)Acetyl chloride
- (d)Ethyl chloride
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Correct option: (c)
Answer: (c) Acetyl chloride
Hydration of ethyne yields acetaldehyde [A], which upon oxidation forms acetic acid [B]. Reaction of acetic acid with $\text{PCl}_5$ gives acetyl chloride (ethanoyl chloride) [C].
From ISC 2026 Chemistry Paper 1, question 1(B)(iii).