MHT CET Chemistry question

Darzen's procedure is the best method for preparing alkyl halide because

(A)The reaction goes to completion
(B)The reagent thionyl chloride is cheap
(C)Both the byproducts are gaseous and escape easily leaving behind pure alkyl halideCorrect
(D)The reaction of alcohol with is reversible

Answer: (C)

Solution

In Darzens' procedure both by-products are gases, so pure alkyl chloride is left; the

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