Conversion of alcohol into a Leaving group Form Tosylate (p-TsCl,pyridine) Use strong acid (H3O+) Convert to Alkyl Halide (HX,SOC12,PBr3) Conversion of Alcohol into a Leaving Group • Form Tosylate (p-TsCl, pyridine) • Use strong acid (H3O+ ) • Convert to Alkyl Halide (HX, SOCl2 , PBr3 )