Question

How is ethyl bromide prepared from ethyl alcohol

Answer 1

Answer:

Preparation of ethyl bromide from ethanol and bromine

To the round bottom flask which is cooled with ice-cold water, a mixture of 60 g of ethyl alcohol and 10 g of red phosphorus are placed. From a dropping funnel slowly 60 g of bromine are added while the reaction mixture is stirred and well cooled.Jul 15, 2015