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Published on: August 14, 2026
The reaction of 
on alkanols to form alkyl chlorides gives good yields because
A
alkyl chlorides are immiscible with 
B
the reaction does not occur via. intermediate formation of an alkyl chlorosulphite
C
alcohol and 
are soluble in water
are soluble in water D
the other products of the reaction are gaseous and escape out
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The reaction is proceed as
The gaseous by products escape out on its own continuously driving the reaction in forward reaction,
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