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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
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What happens when propionic acid reacts with thionyl chloride?

Solution
Propionyl chloride is formed when propionic acid reacts with thionyl chloride.
CH3CH2COOH + SOCl2 →  CH3CH2COCl + SO2 + HCl