What are $X$ and $Y$ in the following reaction? $R-OH + PCl_5 \rightarrow X + Y + HCl$

  • A
    $X = R-OCl, Y = PCl_3$
  • B
    $X = R-Cl, Y = POCl_3$
  • C
    $X = R-O-R, Y = POCl_3$
  • D
    $X = R-Cl, Y = P(OH)_3$

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In Lucas test,primary,secondary and tertiary alcohols are distinguished on the basis of their reactivity with conc. $HCl + ZnCl_{2}$,known as Lucas Reagent.
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Primary alcohols are most reactive and immediately produce turbidity at room temperature on reaction with Lucas Reagent.
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$A$ hydroxy compound $(X)$ with molar mass $122 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ is acetylated with acetic anhydride, using a large excess of the reagent ensuring complete acetylation of all hydroxyl groups. The product obtained has a molar mass of $290 \ g \ mol^{-1}$. The number of hydroxyl groups present in compound $(X)$ is :

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