7.4.4.2.1 - Reaction with hydrogen halides
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What is the general reaction of an alcohol with HX?
💡 Hint: Think about what is produced as a by-product.
What distinguishes primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols?
💡 Hint: Consider how many alkyl groups are bonded to the hydroxyl carbon.
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What do alcohols produce when reacting with hydrogen halides?
💡 Hint: Focus on the products of the reaction.
True or False: Tertiary alcohols react slower than primary alcohols with hydrogen halides.
💡 Hint: Consider the stability of carbocations.
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Explain the mechanism of reaction when 2-butanol reacts with HCl. Describe each step.
💡 Hint: Consider how carbocation stability influences the speed of this reaction.
Design an experiment using the Lucas test to differentiate between an unknown sample of alcohols.
💡 Hint: Think about the rate of reaction in relation to carbocation stability.
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