Reactions between Halogenated Hydrocarbons and Metals

For example, the reaction between alumnium and tribromomethane may be described as follows [Pg.52]

A1 + CHBr3 Al-alkyl bromide + AlBr3 CHBr3 MBr3. polymer - AHr [Pg.52]

A practical example is the reaction between f-butylchloride and magnesium turnings in ether for the preparation of a Grignard reagent [Pg.52]

The heat generated is dissipated by reflux of the ether. The hazard of this reaction relates to the large energy release, the unpredictable nature of the reaction initiation, and the general problems of using ethyl ether. [Pg.52]

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