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Why is thionyl chloride preferred for replacing the hydroxyl group in alcohols?

Options

  1. AIt forms alkyl halide along with gases SO 2 and HBr.
  2. BIt forms alkyl halide along with gases SO 2 and H 2 O.
  3. CIt forms alkyl halide along with gases SO 2 and HCl.
  4. DIt forms alkyl halide along with gases CO 2 and HCl.

Correct answer

C. It forms alkyl halide along with gases SO 2 and HCl.

Step-by-step solution

Thionyl chloride is preferred because in this reaction alkyl halide is formed along with gases SO 2 and HCl.

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