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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Raj October 10, 2012 at 1:43 pm

what solvent should we use to get maximum yield?

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james October 10, 2012 at 4:14 pm

Use a non polar solvent like dichloromethane or an alkane.

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