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what is the name of mechanism by which propane -3-ol reacts with excess HBr to give 1,2-dibromopropane?

what is the name of mechanism by which propane -3-ol reacts with excess HBr to give 1,2-dibromopropane?

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Vikas TU
14149 Points
7 years ago
The mechanism is called Sn2 reaction.
And the mechanism is valid for only 1 and 2 degree of carbon atoms.
P.P.S is never present (polar protic solvent)
And also Rearrangement is not possible therfore Halide (Br) gets directly attached to the third number carbon atom without rearragement.

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