The reaction of SOCl2 on alkanols to form alkyl chlorides gives good yields because :

alkyl chlorides are immiscible with SOCl 2

alcohol and SOCl 2 are soluble in water

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The reaction of SOCl₂ on alkanols to form alkyl chlorides gives good yields because :

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alkyl chlorides are immiscible with SOCl₂

the other products of the reaction are gaseous and escape out

alcohol and SOCl₂ are soluble in water

the reaction does not occurs via intermediate formation of an alkyl chloro sulphite

answer is B.

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The side products are sulphur di oxide and HCl which can escape easily.

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