convert 1 chlorobutane to 1 choloro 2 hydroxy butane
Answers
Answer:
Explanation:
to convert halogens to alcohol we need aq. KOH
in this question we will add aq. KOH to 1-chlorobutane and we will get butan-1-ol.
CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl ——→>(aq. KOH) CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2OH
important tip
**to solve such type of questions first write the formula of the compound taht is given to us and then write the formula of the compound needed. Then think for the reactions that will carry it to the following product.**
Explanation:
Molecular Formula:
C4H9ClO
Synonyms:
1-chlorobutan-2-ol
1873-25-2
2-Butanol, 1-chloro-
1-Chloro-2-butanol
1-chloro-2-hydroxybutane
Molecular Weight:
108.57 g/mol
explanation:
1-chlorobutan-2-ol is a secondary alcohol that is butan-2-ol in which one of the methyl hydrogen atoms is substituted by chlorine. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is an organochlorine compound, a secondary alcohol and a volatile organic compound.