Question

Enlist the reagents that can be used prepare alkyl halides form alcohol ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.