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Why is thionyl chloride ( SOCl2SOCl_2 ) preferred for preparing alkyl halides from alcohols?

Expert Answer

Because the by-products ( SO2SO_2 and HClHCl ) are escapable gases, leaving pure alkyl halide.

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