Which catalyst is used in the reaction of acetylene and chlorine producing tetra chloro ethane?

Which catalyst is used in the reaction of acetylene and chlorine producing tetra chloro ethane? Correct Answer Ferric chloride

Ferric chloride is used as catalyst in the reaction of acetylene and chlorine to give tetra chloro ethane whereas barium chloride is used as catalyst in the reaction to produce tri chloro ethylene from tetra chloro ethane.

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