Practice question
Question
Which reagent reacts with CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂OH to produce CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂Br and a phosphorus-containing byproduct?
Explanation
PBr₃ converts 1-pentanol to 1-bromopentane ( CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂Br ) with H₃PO₃ as a byproduct.
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