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Using SOCl2 to Replace Alcohols with Chlorides via Sn2

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https://joechem.io/videos/117 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). https://joechem.io/videos/117 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). In this video, we look at a nifty Sn2 reaction that enables us to replace alcohols with chlorides. For a VERY similar reaction (aka one that does this but with Br), check out https://joechem.io/videos/118

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