JEE Main Chemistry question

The best method for the conversion of an alcohol into an alkyl chloride is by treating the alcohol with

(A)
(B)
(C) in presence of pyridineCorrect
(D)dry HCl in the presence of anhydrous

Answer: (C)

Solution

Treating an alcohol with thionyl chloride, , in the presence of pyridine is considered the best laboratory method because the by-products ( and HCl) are both gases that escape, leaving behind the pure alkyl chloride without the need for further purification: SOCl_2SO_2$ +

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Question ID VK-148014