What is the main product when benzoic acid is treated with thionyl chloride?

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What is the main product when benzoic acid is treated with thionyl chloride?
  1. Benzoyl chloride
  2. Benzyl alcohol
  3. Benzene
  4. Benzoate salt

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Q: What is the main product when benzoic acid is treated with thionyl chloride?
Solution: Thionyl chloride (SOCl2) converts benzoic acid to benzoyl chloride, which is an acyl chloride.
Steps: 5

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