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alkyl halide

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organic compound in which halogen atoms have been substituted for hydrogen atoms in an alkane

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However, phenols can be used to replace the alcohol, while maintaining the alkyl halide. Source: Internet

The Wittig reagent is itself prepared easily from triphenylphosphine and an alkyl halide. Source: Internet

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