Which reagent converts ethanoic acid into ethanoyl chloride?
Correct answer C. Thionyl chloride, SOCl₂
Explanation
SOCl₂ replaces the −OH of the carboxyl group with Cl, forming CH₃COCl while SO₂ and HCl escape as gases. PCl₅ or PCl₃ can also be used.
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