Using Reagents Such as SOCl₂ or PBr₃, Alcohols Are Converted

Using reagents such as SOCl₂ or PBr₃, alcohols are converted into alkyl halides. This approach ____________.

A) inverts the configuration if the OH group is bonded to an asymmetric center
B) converts the OH group into a better leaving group
C) works well for 1° and 2° alcohols
D) creates a leaving group that is a weaker base than the halide ion
E) does all of the above