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The '''Reed reaction''' is a [[chemical reaction]] that utilizes [[photochemistry|light]] to [[redox|oxidize]] [[hydrocarbon]]s to [[sulfonyl chloride]]s. The reaction performs via the [[free radicals]]. First, the light initiates [[Homolysis (chemistry)|homolysis]] of a molecule of [[chlorine]]. Then a chlorine atom produced attacks the hydrocarbon chain to form [[hydrogen chloride]] and an [[alkyl]] free radical. Then [[Sulfur dioxide|SO<sub>2</sub>]] as an [[electron donor]] attacks the alkyl radical forming an [[sulfonyl]] [[Radical (chemistry)|radical]]. Finally, the least one attacks another chlorine molecule to produce a sulfonyl chloride and a new chlorine atom which continues the reaction chain.
The '''Reed reaction''' is a [[chemical reaction]] that utilizes [[photochemistry|light]] to [[redox|oxidize]] [[hydrocarbon]]s to [[sulfonyl chloride]]s. The reaction performs via the [[free radicals]]. First, the light initiates [[Homolysis (chemistry)|homolysis]] of a molecule of [[chlorine]]. Then a chlorine atom produced attacks the hydrocarbon chain to form [[hydrogen chloride]] and an [[alkyl]] free radical. Then [[Sulfur dioxide|SO<sub>2</sub>]] as an [[electron donor]] attacks the alkyl radical forming a [[sulfonyl]] [[Radical (chemistry)|radical]]. Finally, the least one attacks another chlorine molecule to produce a sulfonyl chloride and a new chlorine atom which continues the reaction chain.


[[Image:Reed Reaction Scheme.png|center|350px|The Reed reaction]]
[[Image:Reed Reaction Scheme.png|center|350px|The Reed reaction]]

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The Reed reaction is a chemical reaction that utilizes light to oxidize hydrocarbons to sulfonyl chlorides. The reaction performs via the free radicals. First, the light initiates homolysis of a molecule of chlorine. Then a chlorine atom produced attacks the hydrocarbon chain to form hydrogen chloride and an alkyl free radical. Then SO2 as an electron donor attacks the alkyl radical forming a sulfonyl radical. Finally, the least one attacks another chlorine molecule to produce a sulfonyl chloride and a new chlorine atom which continues the reaction chain.

The Reed reaction
The Reed reaction

Chain initiation:

Chain propagation steps:

The resulting sulfonyl chlorides are widely used in the detergent industry as a raw material.

Under particular circumstances (40–80 °C) only chlorination of alkane may take place.

See also

References

  • Reed, C. F. U.S. patent 2,046,090; U.S. patent 2,174,110; U.S. patent 2,174,492.
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  • Helberger, J. H.; Manecka, G.; Fischer, H. M. (1949). "Zur Kenntnis organischer Sulfonsäuren. II. Mitt.: Die Sulfochlorierung des 1-Chlorbutans und anderer Halogenalkyle; Synthese von Sultonen und eines Sultams". Justus Liebigs Annalen der Chemie. 562: 23. doi:10.1002/jlac.19495620104.