Question

Write the general equation of preparation of alkyl chlorides from alcohols using $SOC{l}_2$.

Answer 1

Conversion of alcohols to alkyl chlorides

If you take an alcohol and add thionly chloride, it will be converted into an alkyl chloride.

The by products here are hydrochloric acid $\left(HCl\right)$ and Sulfur dioxide $\left(S{O}_2\right)$.