Question

Why thionyl chloride is the preferred reagent to converting ethanol to chloroethane

Answer 1

Answer:

Thionyl chloride is preferred for preparing alkyl chlorides from alcohols because the by-products formed in the reaction are SO2 and HCl which are in gaseous form and escape into the atmosphere leaving behind pure alkyl chlorides.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Which reagent is appropriate for conversion of ethanol to chloroethane ? *



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