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Which one of the following represents the best method for the preparation of 3-chloro, 3-ethylpentane

a) (CH3CH2)3CH + Cl2 --> (CH3CH2)3 CCl +HCl
b) (CH3CH2)3COH +HCl --> (CH3CH2)3CCl + H2O

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The second is better - under the acidic conditions the OH is protonated to generate water as a leaving group. ...

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