Which is the best way of preparing propene from chloroethene?
A
CH2=CHCl+CH3ClNa/Ether−−−−−−→Heat
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B
CH2=CHCl+(CH3)2CuLi→
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C
CH3Cl+(CH2=CHCl)2CuLi→
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D
CH2=CHCl+CH3Li→
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Solution
The correct option is CCH3Cl+(CH2=CHCl)2CuLi→ The reaction of option C is the best way of preparing propene from chloroethene SN2 reactions occur most efficiently with CH3Cl. Methyl chloride reacts with lithium dichloroethenyl cuprate to form propene