Question

Alkyl halides are formed when thionyl chloride and _____ are refluxed in presence of pyridine. The order of reactivity $(3{^\circ} > 2{^\circ} > 1{^\circ})$is due to $+ I$effect of the alkyl group which _____ the polarity of C-X bond.

• A. Acids, decreases
• B. Alcohols, increases
• C. Aldehydes, changes
• D. Ketones, decreases

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Alcohols, increases