What happens when 1,3-dibromopropane reacts with zinc in the presence of ethanol?

1 Answer
Jan 26, 2018

Explanation:

This reaction is called elimination of bromine from 1,3-dibromopropane.
1,3-dibromopropane is cyclized by zinc.
Our reactants are heated in an organic solvent. As a reaction product we have cyclopropane and zinc bromide.