Question

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

• A. $SOC{l}_2$ in presence of pyridine
• B. Dry $HCl$ in the presence of anhydrous $ZnC{l}_2$
• C. $PC{l}_3$
• D. $PC{l}_5$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The best method for the conversion of an alcohol into an alkyl chloride is by treating the alcohol with $SOC{l}_2$ in the presence of pyridine.

$ROH+SOC{l}_2⟶RCl+HCl+S{O}_2$

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