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Chlorobenzene to Phenol (Dow’s Process)|Biswajit Das

All About Chemistry3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

The conversion of chlorobenzene to phenol using Dow’s process is a significant industrial method. This process is a classic example of nucleophilic aromatic substitution under harsh conditions. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the steps, conditions, and mechanism involved: Overall Reaction The overall reaction can be summarized as: C6H5Cl+2NaOH→C6H5ONa+NaCl+H2O C6H5ONa+HCl→C6H5OH+NaCl Step-by-Step Description of Dow’s Process Reaction…

Methane to methyl chloride or chloromethane|Biswajit Das

All About Chemistry3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

The synthesis of methyl chloride (chloromethane) from methane is a common reaction in organic chemistry. It is a free-radical substitution reaction that typically occurs when a mixture of methane (CH4) and chlorine gas (Cl2) is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light or high temperatures. The reaction proceeds in three main steps: A major challenge with this…