and if i say alc KOH is 1 mole
1,2 dichloro propane+(alc.)KOH------->??
this question was posted quite earlier,but i want to revive the disscussion
hints:think of E1,E2 and Sn2
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Debotosh..
·2009-12-09 23:02:30
prop1,2 diene and 1-propyne
why do u want sn2...alc koh is not meant for sn2 ! the sn2 products would , however , be prop 2 ene 1,2diol
Debotosh..
·2009-12-09 23:14:00
why not ? then you mean to say that a cumulated system is stabler than a triple bond ?????
Grandmaster
·2009-12-09 23:20:15
i thought that ALC. KOH will attack the unhindered carbon first and then the answer would be 2 chloroprop-1-ene!!!
think abt it.......or whats ur logic???
Debotosh..
·2009-12-10 00:22:25
alc KOH prefers E1 reaction mechanism thereby going for the more stable carbocation !