Question

What is the role of ZnCl₂ in grooves process, how would you write the whole reaction containing the complex process of ZnCl₂?

Answer 1

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R-OH + HCl → R-Cl + H₂O , where R is an Alkyl group. The anhydrous zncl2 is used in grooves process as reducing agent ,since in the reaction HX bond is stronger to be break so anhydrous zncl2 + heat help to break it and it also reduces 1° alcohol into alkylhalide directly

Answer 2

Answer:

The anhydrous zncl2 is used in grooves process as reducing agent ,since in the reaction HX bond is stronger to be break so anhydrous zncl2 + heat help to break it and it also reduces 1° alcohol into alkylhalide directly .