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    Feb 16, 2014, 07:00 PM
    Halogenation
    Hi,
    I was wondering why only tertiary alcohol undergo halogenation(I know they are more reactive but what is the reason)?


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    Feb 16, 2014, 09:19 PM
    Methyl bromide is produced from CH3OH and HBr >CH3Br and HOH. Primary and secondary alcohols can be brominated.
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