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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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Which reagent is commonly used to convert a carboxylic acid into an acid chloride?
Options
A HCl
B SOCl2 (thionyl chloride)
Correct Answer
C Cl2
D NaCl
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Thionyl chloride (SOCl2) is the most common reagent for converting carboxylic acids to acid chlorides, producing SO2 and HCl as byproducts.

Hint

Also PCl3 or PCl5 can be used.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 291 of 1999
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