Question

Write preparation of methylene chloride.

Answer 1

Answer:

Methylene chloride can be prepared by any of the following methods:

1. The reaction of chloroform with zinc and hydrochloric acid in an alcoholic solution.

2. By chlorination of methane or methyl chloride( better alternative).

In order to obtain a good amount of methylene chloride, it is better to take an excess of methyl chloride.