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Carbonyl Compounds and Carboxylic Acids — Chemistry STD 12 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistryCarbonyl Compounds and Carboxylic Acids2 Marks
Question
Which is the best method to prepare acetyl chloride from acetic acid? why?
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Answer

Acetyl chloride is prepared from acetic acid by the action of thionyl chloride. This method is superior to others as the by products being gases escape leaving the acid chloride in the pure state.
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