alleryStart learning →Which reagent converts a primary alcohol to RCl with only gaseous by-products?
APCl5
BPCl3
CNaCl/H3PO4
DSOCl2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. SOCl2
Thionyl chloride leaves SO2 and HCl as gases, which escape and leave a pure alkyl chloride.
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