What is the primary product when carboxylic acids react with thionyl chloride (SOCl2)?

A. Acid chloride
B. Ester
C. Alcohol
D. Aldehyde

Answer: Acid chloride

Additional Information: Thionyl chloride converts carboxylic acids to acid chlorides.

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