The Oxides can be removed with HgCl2 correct. would fine steel wool be suitable substitute for the iron powder taking into account the longer Rxn times. RXN will procede until no iron is visible and reflux another 2Hrs. Then flood with water seperate and extract with DCM. If the steel wool will work then swim likes the sound of this.
Can anyone confirm yeilds of this type of a RXN.
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