The conversion of 3-methyl-1-octanol to 1-chloro-3-methyloctane is best achieved through use of which of these reagents? A)"Concd.HCl" B)"SO₂Cl₂" C)"NaCl,H₂SO₄" D)"PCl₃" E)"POCl₃"

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The best reagent for converting 3-methyl-1-octanol to 1-chloro-3-methyloctane is PCl3, which will react with the alcohol to form the corresponding alkyl chloride. Option D is the correct choice as it is PCl3. Option A, concentrated HCl, is not a strong enough acid to convert the alcohol to the chloride. Option B is not a valid reagent. Option C has NaCl, which is a salt and cannot act as a reagent, and HSO4, which is not an appropriate reagent for this transformation. Option E contains POCl3, which could also work but PCl3 is more common and easier to work with.

The Conversion of 3-Methyl-1-Octanol to 1-Chloro-3-Methyloctane Is Best Achieved Through