What is the product when CH₃CH₂CHOHCH₂CH₃ reacts with SOCl₂ ?
SOCl₂ converts 3-pentanol ( CH₃CH₂CHOHCH₂CH₃ ) to 3-chloropentane ( CH₃CH₂CHClCH₂CH₃ ) via substitution.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes > Topic: Nature of C-X Bond and Methods of Preparation