NEET Chemistry Preparation Methods MCQ Question
In the preparation of alkyl chlorides from alcohols, which of the following factors explains why this method is not suitable for preparing aryl chlorides?
The carbon-oxygen bond in phenols has partial double bond character.
Hydrogen chloride gas is not reactive enough.
Aryl halides are more stable than alkyl halides.
The reaction produces a mixture of ortho and para isomers.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Aryl chlorides are not prepared from alcohols due to the partial double bond character of the carbon-oxygen bond in phenols, which makes it difficult to break.
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