What is the product when a carboxylic ac

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What is the product when a carboxylic acid reacts with thionyl chloride?

Options:

Acid chloride + SO₂ + HCl

Acid chloride

Acid chloride + HCl

Acid anhydride + SO₂ + HCl

Correct Answer:

Acid chloride + SO₂ + HCl

Explanation:

Carboxylic acid reacts with thionyl chloride to produce Acid chloride + SO₂ + HCl