Which reagent is used to convert alcohols to alkyl halides?
Correct Answer: Thionyl chloride (SOCl2)
- Step 1: Identify the alcohol you want to convert to an alkyl halide.
- Step 2: Obtain thionyl chloride (SOCl2), which is the reagent used for this conversion.
- Step 3: Mix the alcohol with thionyl chloride in a suitable reaction vessel.
- Step 4: Allow the reaction to proceed, which will convert the alcohol into the corresponding alkyl halide.
- Step 5: After the reaction is complete, you can purify the alkyl halide product if necessary.
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