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When C2H5OH reacts with PCl5 its gives - 

Option: 1

C2H5Cl and PCl3


Option: 2

C2H5Cl and POCl3


Option: 3

C2H5-O-C2Hand POCl3


Option: 4

CH3-CHO and POCl3


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As we have learnt, 

The reaction of phosphorus pentachloride with hydroxide compounds -

Converts them to choro derivatives.

C_{2}H_{5}OH+PCl_{5}\rightarrow C_{2}H_{5}Cl+POCl_{3}+HCl

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