Describe the Raschig process.
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Describe the Raschig process.
Raschig Process:
Raschig process is used for the largescale synthesis of phenol, chlorobenzene. It requires an acidic environment and high temperature for the reaction to take place. The reaction shows around 70 -80 percent selectivity.
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Chlorination of benzene using catalyst copper chloride or iron chloride at high temperature to form chlorobenzene.
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Chapter 18 / Lesson 10Organic chemical reactions refer to the transformation of substances in the presence of carbon. This lesson will explore organic chemical reactions dealing with hydrocarbons, including addition, substitution, polymerization, and cracking.