Give the correct IUPAC name of the major product of the reaction of {eq}PBr_3 {/eq} with sec-butyl alcohol.
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Give the correct IUPAC name of the major product of the reaction of {eq}PBr_3 {/eq} with sec-butyl alcohol.
Alcohols:
Alcohols are organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl group (-OH) in their structures. Together with the ethers, alcohols are referred to as the organic derivatives of water. They can undergo different kinds of reactions, such as elimination, oxidation, and substitution.
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View this answerAlcohols can be converted to alkyl bromides using {eq}PBr_3 {/eq}. This is a substitution reaction since the OH group is substituted with a bromine...
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Chapter 6 / Lesson 23Learn about the alcohol functional group. See primary and secondary alcohol examples and find out how to classify types of alcohol. Learn the difference between alcohols and alkanols.