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  4. Thionyl chloride method is preferred over phosphorus pentachloride method for the preparation of alkyl chloride because:

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Q. Thionyl chloride method is preferred over phosphorus pentachloride method for the preparation of alkyl chloride because:

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

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Thionyl chloride method is preferred over phosphorous pentachloride method for the preparation of alkyl chloride because, the by products being gases escape into the atmosphere leaving behind almost pure alkyl chloride.