engineering chemistry MCQ #106

The reaction of alcohols with SOCl2 is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #106

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of alcohols with SOCl2 is an example of

    • A) SN1 reaction
    • B) SN2 reaction
    • C) both SN1 and SN2
    • D) neither SN1 nor SN2

    Answer: both SN1 and SN2

    Explanation: The reaction can proceed via SN1 or SN2 depending on the alcohol's structure.