Hi! Can anyone tell me what the chemical equation would be for the reaction of ethanol with methyl chloride?

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chmvijay · Answer

can you write down the formula for both and in this -Oh group of ethanol get replace by chloride

anonymous · Answer

Since both are polar, it will be hard for the reaction to proceed but again a Cl is a good leaving group so may be the reaction could be: 

CH3CH2OH + CH3Cl >>>> CH3CH2CH3+ HCl

chmvijay · Answer

can u tell @raane it goes through SN1 or SN2 mechanism

anonymous · Answer

@raane where does the O from OH go then?

chmvijay · Answer

lol it wont form HCl but it forms 
CH3CH2OH + CH3Cl-----> CH3CH2Cl +CH3OH

anonymous · Answer

@chmvijay how

anonymous · Answer

Is it possible that an methyl ethyl ether is formed along with HCL?

chmvijay · Answer

noooo i don't think soo
its substitution reaction :)

anonymous · Answer

Are u sure? This is driving me nuts! @chmvijay

chmvijay · Answer

LOL not sure see this link http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130510215138AAZX2bF

anonymous · Answer

Yup its the same as what raane said! But again, where does the 'O' go? @chmvijay

anonymous · Answer

What did you say? @chmvijay?

chmvijay · Answer

i am right

anonymous · Answer

U mean its simple substitution?