Question

5. Alkyl halide can be prepared from alcohols by the action of -
(a) PCI
(b) PCI (C) SOCI, (d) all the above



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Answer 1

Explanation:

Alcohols can be converted to alkyl halides by reaction with thionyl chloride, SOCl 2·, phosphorous trichloride, PCl 3·, phosphorous pentachloride, PCl 5·, or phosphorous tribromide, PBr 3. For example, ethyl chloride or ethyl bromide can be prepared from ethyl alcohol via reactions with sulfur and phosphorous halides.