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Explain why is thionyl chloride method preferred for preparing alkyl chlorides from alcohol?

Explain why is thionyl chloride method preferred for preparing alkyl chlorides from alcohol?

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Umakant biswal
5349 Points
7 years ago
dear yogita
Thionyl chloride
 is preferred for preparing alkyl chlorides from alcohols because the by-products formed in the reaction are S O X 2 and H C l which are in gaseous form and escape into the atmosphere leaving behind pure alkyl chlorides.. 
hope it clears now 
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