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The best method for the conversion of an alcohol into an alkyl chloride is by treating the alcohol with :

A

`PCl_5`

B

`SOCl_2` in presence of pyridine

C

`PCl_3`

D

dry HCl in presence anhydrous `ZnCl_2`

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The correct Answer is:
B
the byproduct `SO_2` is gas and HCI from insoluble salt with pyridine
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