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reaction of diethyl ether with excess of chlorine​

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Answered by gauravarduino
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Answer:

The reaction of ether with halogens is known as halogenation of ether. ... For example, we get α,α'-dichlorodiethyl ether when diethyl ether reacts with Cl2 in dark. In presence of light and excess of chlorine, all the hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine.

Answered by hotelcalifornia
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Reaction of diethyl ether with excess of chlorine​ gives perchloro diethyl ether.

Explanation:

  • In the appearance of sunlight, when the dielthyl ether react with the excess of chlorine which gives the product of perchlorodiethyl ether.
  • It is also defined as the free radical substitution reaction.
  • The molecular formula for the diethyl ether was C_4H_5Cl_5O.
  • This diethyl ether is obtained by the reaction of chlorine in the sunlight, then all the hydrogen atom present in the ether is replaced by the chlorine atom which result in the formation of the perchloro diethyl ether.
  • The exact reaction are attached below for reference.

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