Chapter 12, Problem 45PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To deduce the mechanism of the following reactions.

Concept introduction:

For making alkyl chlorides from alcohols, thionyl chloride is favored since the reaction's byproducts $\text{HCl}$ and ${\text{SO}}_{\text{2}}$ , which are in gaseous form and escape into the atmosphere, leaving behind only pure alkyl chlorides.