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Benzoyl chloride is prepared from benzoic acid by

ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJEE Main
Options:
  • A Cl2,  hv
  • B SO2Cl2
  • C SOCl2 , pyridine
  • D Cl2,H2O
Solution:
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The correct answer is: SOCl2 , pyridine
SOCl2 easily donates Cl and gets to SO2.

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