Which reagent is commonly used to convert a carboxylic acid to an acid chloride?
Correct Answer: Thionyl chloride (SOCl2)
- Step 1: Understand that a carboxylic acid is a type of organic compound that contains a carboxyl group (-COOH).
- Step 2: Know that an acid chloride is a compound derived from a carboxylic acid by replacing the -OH group with a -Cl group.
- Step 3: Learn that there are several reagents that can be used to convert carboxylic acids to acid chlorides.
- Step 4: Recognize that common reagents include thionyl chloride (SOCl2), oxalyl chloride (COCl)2, and phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5).
- Step 5: Conclude that all of the listed reagents can effectively perform this conversion.
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