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

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ C_2H_5OH+SOCl_2\xrightarrow{Pyridine}C_2H_5Cl+SO_2+HCl $