HARDMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesAchiever Section

Benzoyl chloride is prepared from benzoic acid by

A.Cl2, hv

B.SO2Cl2

C.SOCl2✓ Correct

D.Cl2, H2O

Explanation

2 SOCl is chlorinating agent and benzoic acid is chlorinated with the help of 2 SOCl to form benzoyl chloride. The reaction is shown below- Thus, the correct option is (c) 2 SOCl

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