Chlorosulfonic acid → Chlorobenzene sulfochloride

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Reaction Steps

adding said reaction mixture to water or diluted sufuric acid to decompose said excess chlorosulfonic acid and to form a chlorobenzene sulfochloride layer and a sulfuric acid layer having a sulfuric acid concentration of from 60 to 90% after completion of said decomposition, said decomposition being carried out at a temperature of from 50° to 85° C., and driving off remaining hydrogen chloride from the system; and

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