What is the best choice of reagent to accomplish the following transformation?

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The arrow indicates a substitution reaction at the primary alcohol, which is best achieved using an alcohol to chloride conversion. The reagent SOCl2 (thionyl chloride) in the presence of pyridine is commonly used for this conversion. HCl would not work because it would protonate the alcohol but not lead to displacement of the leaving group. Cl2 (without a nucleophile) would not react with the alcohol. The last reagent listed is not commonly used for this conversion.

What Is the Best Choice of Reagent to Accomplish the Following