Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 42
Question: When ethyl alcohol $ (C_2H_5OH) $ reacts with thionyl chloride, in the presence of pyridine, the product obtained is
[AIIMS; CBSE PMT 2001]
Options:
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 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ C_2H_5OH+SOCl_2\xrightarrow{Pyridine}C_2H_5Cl+SO_2+HCl $
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