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Which is the most preferred reagent in the product of acetyl chloride from acetic acid?(a) Cl2(b) PCl3(c) PCl5(d) SOCl2The question was asked in an online interview.I want to ask this question from Carboxylic Acids Chemical Reactions topic in portion Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (d) SOCl2

Easiest explanation: Thionyl chloride REACTS with acetic acid to form ACETYL chloride ALONG with two GASEOUS compounds (SO2 and HCL) that escape the reaction mixture, making the purification of the product easier.



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