Halogenoalkanes
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In the reaction between 2-chloro-2-methypropane and potassium hydroxide in ethanol, an alkene gas is produced and collected over water. It says an oily film may appear on the water surface, what is it?
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Corrie writes .....
I think this would be some of the starting material, 2-chloro-2-methylpropane, which has distilled over (B.Pt. 51 oC) with the gaseous product. It will be almost insoluble in water and has a lower density than water, so it will float.
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updated: 08 June 2008
