Explain Groove's process. Is it only valid for primary and secondary alcohols?
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It is the process to synthesize alkylhalide from alkohol using anhydrous ZnCl2. Reaction can be written as follows:
Groove’s process
Anhy. ZnCl2
R – OH + H – X ——————> RX + H2O
Groove’s process
Anhy. ZnCl2
R – OH + H – X ——————> RX + H2O
studiousshinobi:
is it valid for all alcohols
yes
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