The best method for the conversion of a...

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

A

`PCl_(3)`

B

`PCl_(5)`

C

`SOCl_(2)` in presence of pyridine

D

dry `HCl` in the presence of anhydrous `ZnCl_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:

C

The side product in this case are `SO_(2)` and HCl. Both are gaseous, hence are easily removed.

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