Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 61
Question: Ethanol is converted into ethyl chloride by reacting with
[MP PET 1991; MP PMT 1990; BHU 1997]
Options:
A) $ Cl_2 $
B) $ SOCl_2 $
C) HCl
D) NaCl
Show Answer
Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ C_2H_5OH+SOCl_2\xrightarrow{Pyridine}C_2H_5Cl+SO_2+HCl $