Chlorination of alkenes with Cl2 to give vicinal dichlorides
Description: Treatment of alkenes with chlorine (Cl2) leads to formation of vicinal dichlorides (1,2-dichlorides) Content available for Reactionguide members only. Not a member? Get access for about 30 cents / day!
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what solvent should we use to get maximum yield?
Use a non polar solvent like dichloromethane or an alkane.