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Why is SOCl2\text{SOCl}_2 preferred overPCl5\text{PCl}_5/ PCl3\text{PCl}_3 for preparing acid chlorides?

Expert Answer

Because the byproducts ( SO2\text{SO}_2 and HCl\text{HCl}) are gaseous and escape, making purification easier.

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