Practice Reaction with hydrogen halides - 7.4.4.2.1 | 7. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 2
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7.4.4.2.1 - Reaction with hydrogen halides

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Question 1

Easy

What is the general reaction of an alcohol with HX?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what is produced as a by-product.

Question 2

Easy

What distinguishes primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how many alkyl groups are bonded to the hydroxyl carbon.

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Question 1

What do alcohols produce when reacting with hydrogen halides?

  • Alkyl halides
  • Carboxylic acids
  • Ethers

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the products of the reaction.

Question 2

True or False: Tertiary alcohols react slower than primary alcohols with hydrogen halides.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the stability of carbocations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain the mechanism of reaction when 2-butanol reacts with HCl. Describe each step.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how carbocation stability influences the speed of this reaction.

Question 2

Design an experiment using the Lucas test to differentiate between an unknown sample of alcohols.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the rate of reaction in relation to carbocation stability.

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