Which of the following sequence of reactions (reagents) can be used for the conversion of PhCH2CH3 into PhCH=CH2?
A
SOCl2;H2O
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B
SO2Cl2;alc.KOH
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C
Cl2/hv;H2O
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D
SOCl2;alc.KOH
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Solution
The correct option is BSO2Cl2;alc.KOH Ethyl benzene can be converted to styrene by using sulphuryl chloride followed by alc. KOH. Sulphuryl chloride is used for the allylic substitution and alc. KOH is used for dehydrochlorination.