The insecticide DDT is prepared by the following route. Suggest a mechanism for this reaction. The abbreviation DDT is derived from the common name dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. H,SO, + CClg-C-H + H,O CI CI Chlorobenzene Trichloro- DDT acetaldehyde

The insecticide DDT is prepared by the following route. Suggest a mechanism for this reaction. The abbreviation DDT is derived from the common name dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. H,SO, + CClg-C-H + H,O CI CI Chlorobenzene Trichloro- DDT acetaldehyde

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Chapter22: Reactions Of Benzene And Its Derivatives

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Problem 22.24P: The insecticide DDT is prepared by the following route. Suggest a mechanism for this reaction. The...

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