Pentachloropyridine → 2,3,4,5-Tetrachloropyridine

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Reaction Steps

The reaction of pentachloropyridine with a source of iodide ions and a proton donor in a solvent to form symmetrical tetrachloropyridine takes place in high yield and in a reasonable time period provided the reactants are heated sufficiently. The product is recovered by known techniques such as distillation.

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