In the synthesis of alkyl chlorides from alcohols, which reagent is preferred because its byproducts are gaseous and easily removed?
Q1. In the synthesis of alkyl chlorides from alcohols, which reagent is preferred because its byproducts are gaseous and easily removed?
Answer: SOCl2 / Pyridine
Explanation: Thionyl chloride (SOCl2) is preferred because its byproducts (SO2 and HCl) are gases, leaving the pure alkyl halide behind.