See image — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Correct answer: \(\text{B}\). Classify the substrate and apply the appropriate haloalkane/haloarene preparation or reaction rule to the options in the image. Recovered question text: 2. The reaction of SOCl2 on alkanols to from alkyl chlorides gives good yields because (a) alkyl chlorides are immiscible with SOCl2. (b) the other products of the reaction are gaseous and escape out. (c) alcohol and SOCl2 are soluble in water. (d) the reaction does not occur via intermediate formation of an alkyl chloro sulphite.