Question

Which reaction will give 2-chloropropane in the best yield?

Answer 1

Hi there,

Propan2-Ol reacts with thionyl Chloride(SOCl2) to give 2-Chloropropane as the desired product. By using this reaction, a high yield of 2-Chloropropane can be obtained.

# few lines about 2-Chloropropane

2-Chloropropane is a Colorless, highly flammable compound. Isopropyl Chloride is an alternative name of 2-Chloropropane. It is a Secondary haloalkane.

Hope it helped.