KurtWagner said:So, as far as I know, to make 2,3-dichlorobutane, all that is required is the addition of one mole of Cl2 in the presence of an organic solvent.
Pranav-Arora said:No, you would get 2,3-dichlorobut-2-ene if you do that with but-2-yne. Now you need to add an H-atom and Cl-atom across the double bond. Can you think of a reaction which does that?
KurtWagner said:So I need one mole of Cl2 and one of HCl?
KurtWagner said:Does the answer to the order have to do with electronegativity?
The conversion of but-2-yne to 2,2,3-trichlorobutane can be achieved through a series of chemical reactions involving the addition of chlorine molecules to the carbon-carbon triple bond of but-2-yne.
The conversion of but-2-yne to 2,2,3-trichlorobutane typically requires the use of reagents such as chlorine gas, hydrochloric acid, and a catalyst such as iron(III) chloride.
The conversion of but-2-yne to 2,2,3-trichlorobutane follows a radical addition mechanism, where the chlorine atoms add to the carbon-carbon triple bond in a stepwise manner, forming a series of intermediates before the final product is obtained.
Yes, there are safety concerns when working with chlorine gas and hydrochloric acid, as they are corrosive and can cause irritation and damage to the skin and respiratory system. Proper safety precautions and equipment should be used when handling these reagents.
The yield of this conversion can vary depending on the reaction conditions and the purity of the starting materials. Generally, a high yield can be achieved if the reaction is carefully controlled and the starting materials are of good quality.