What is the product formed when alcohols react with phosphorus halides?

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18 Mar 2019
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When alcohols react with phosphorus halides, the hydroxyl group is replaced by a halogen atom, resulting in the formation of alkyl halides. This reaction does not produce alkyl amines, alkanes, or alkynes.

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