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Question: The following method cannot be considered suitable for the preparation of alkyl halide:...
The following method cannot be considered suitable for the preparation of alkyl halide:
A
Halogenation of alkane
B
ROH and PX3
C
ROH and HX
D
Alkene and HX
Answer
Halogenation of alkane
Explanation
Solution
This is most drastic method as it requires High temperature or catalyst CuCl2, FeCl3, FeBr3 etc.
(2) ROH + PX3 → 3RX + H3PO3
(3) ROH + HX → R – X + H2O
(2), (3) & (4) are very feasible process