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For the preparation of chloroethane,...

For the preparation of chloroethane,

A

`HCl` gas is passed through ethanol.

B

Ethanol is treated with thionyl chloride in the presence of dimethyl amine or pyride.

C

Ethyl sulphide is treated with hydrogen chloride.

D

Any of the above methods can be empolyed.

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`b`
`C_(2) H_(5) OH overset(SOCl_(2))(rarr) C_(2)H_(5)Cl + SO_(2) + HCl`
a. `HCl` bond is strong, no reaction.
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