Orgo - Question about Alcohols

[UCSD1984]

What would happen if you reacted PBr3 or SOCl2 with Methanol or a Tertiary Alcohol? No reaction?

Also, is the reaction between a 1* or 2* Alcohol and PBr3 considered Sn2?

And, is the reaction between a 1* or 2* Alcohol and SOCl2 considered Sn1?

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[2PacClone23]

What would happen if you reacted PBr3 or SOCl2 with Methanol or a Tertiary Alcohol? No reaction?

Also, is the reaction between a 1* or 2* Alcohol and PBr3 considered Sn2?

And, is the reaction between a 1* or 2* Alcohol and SOCl2 considered Sn1?

Always SN2 I believe. I think it won't react with tertiary alcohols but will with Methanol.

 

[Cool Beans]

Always SN2 I believe. I think it won't react with tertiary alcohols but will with Methanol.

Exactly!!!