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Q. The best method for the conversion of an alcohol into an alkyl chloride is by treating the alcohol with

KCETKCET 2009Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

The best method for the conversion of an alcohol into an alkyl chloride is by treating the alcohol with $SOCl _{2}$ in the presence of pyridine.

$R OH + SOCl _{2} \longrightarrow R Cl + HCl + SO _{2}$

The other products being gases escape leaving behind pure alkyl halide.