Single Choice

When ethyl alcohol $$(C_2H_5OH)$$ reacts with thionyl chloride , in the presence of pyridine , the product obtained is

A$$CH_3CH_2Cl + HCl$$
B$$C_2H_5Cl + HCl + SO_2$$
C$$CH_3CH_2Cl + H_2O + SO_2$$
D$$CH_3CH_2Cl + HCl + SO_2$$
Correct Answer

Solution

$$C_2H_5OH + SOCl_2 \overset{Pyridine}{\longrightarrow} C_2H_5Cl + SO_2 + HCl$$

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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