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Which is the best way of preparing propene from chloroethene?

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CH2=CHCl+CH3ClNa/Ether−−−−−Heat
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CH2=CHCl+(CH3)2CuLi
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CH3Cl+(CH2=CHCl)2CuLi
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CH2=CHCl+CH3Li
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Solution

The correct option is C CH3Cl+(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

CH3Cl+(CH2=CHCl)2CuLi CH3CH=CH2

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