Question

How are the following compounds obtained from alcohols using HCI :

(1) C₂H₅CI 

(2) Isopropyl chloride 

(3) tert-butyl chloride?

Answer 1

(1) Ethyl alcohol, C₂H₅OH in the presence of Lucas reagent (ZnCl₂ + HCI conc.) forms ethyl chloride.

(2) Isopropyl alcohol reacts with Lucas reagent forms isopropyl chloride.

(3) Tert-butyl alcohol reacts with Lucas reagent forms tert-butyl chloride