the reaction between chlorobenzene and sodium methoxide in presence of cupric salts
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The Chlorobenzene and the Sodium Methoxide react to produce ANISOLE in the presence of Cupric Salts.
Reactants: Chlorobenzene + Sodium Methoxide
Product: Anisole
The complete reaction is
C6H5Cl + NaOCH3 → C6H5OCH3 + NaCl
This reaction goes under a specific mechanism. That mechanism is known as SN2 mechanism.
Anisole is the ultimate product when you combine Chlorobenzene and Sodium Methoxide in the presence of any Cupric Salts.
C6H5Cl + CH3ONa → C6H5OCH3 + NaCl
Here the reaction goes under SN2 mechanism.
Properties of reactants as follows:
Chlorobenzene is a yellowish liquid. It has sweat almond taste. Flash point is 84 degree Fahrenheit. Solubility: insoluble in water.
Sodium Methoxide is amorphous powder. Solubility: soluble in water to form sodium hydroxide. Incredibly corrosive material.
Anisole can also be known as monomethoxybenzene. Solubility: Insoluble in water. Density: Same as water.