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Carboxylic acid on their reaction with SOCl2 gives us their respective chloride derivatives and the side products obtained are:

Correct answer: A. SO2 and HCl

  • A. SO2 and HCl
  • B. SOCl3 and H2O
  • C. H2O4 and Cl2
  • D. Only SO2

Explanation

This reaction takes place and the formation or the products leads to the formation of side products SO2 and HCl.

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Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.

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