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Write the chemical equation for the following.
Ethyl alcohol is treated with SOCl₂ in the presence of pyridine.
Ethyl alcohol is treated with $\text{SOCl}_2$ in the presence of pyridine.
Answer
Answer
Equation: $\mathrm{C_{2}H_{5}OH} + \mathrm{SOCl_{2}} \xrightarrow{\text{pyridine}} \mathrm{C_{2}H_{5}Cl} + \mathrm{SO_{2}} + \mathrm{HCl}$
Reaction: Darzens process
Product: chloroethane
Ethyl alcohol gives chloroethane; the by-products SO2 and HCl escape as gases.