The reaction C_2H_5OH + SOCl_2 C_2H_5Cl + SO_2 + HCl is called

JEE Main Chemistry question

The reaction C_2H_5OH + SOCl_2 \rightarrow C_2H_5Cl + SO_2 + HCl is called

(A)Kharasch effect
(B)Wurtz reaction
(C)Darzen's reactionCorrect
(D)Hunsdicker reaction

Answer: (C)

Solution

Conversion of an alcohol to the corresponding alkyl chloride using thionyl chloride, releasing sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride as gaseous by-products, is named Darzen's reaction,

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