Alkyl Halides and Aryl HalidesHard

Question

The reaction C2H2OH + SOCl2 C2H5Cl + SO2 + HCl is known as

Options

A.Kharasch effect
B.Williamson′s synthesis
C.Darzen′s procedure
D.Hunsdiecker reaction

Solution

Alkyl halides can be prepared by treating alcohol with SOCl2.
CH3CH2OH + SOCl2 → CH3CH2Cl + SO2 + HCl
This reaction is known as Darzen′s procedure.
Note : SOBr2 and SOI2 are not used in this reaction because SOBr2 is less stable and SOI2 does not exist.

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