1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene → 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

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In effect, when using a single tetrachlorobenzene or a mixture of tetrachlorobenzenes, it has been found that 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene is formed in admixture with 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and an equivalent amount of pentachlorobenzene. The pentachlorobenzene formed in this manner reacts with 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene to yield a mixture of tetrachlorobenzenes. The formation of pentachlorobenzene is restricted, while maintaining the production of 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene, by introducing 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene into the reaction medium.

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