10.2 - Substitution Reactions
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Practice Questions
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Define a substitution reaction.
💡 Hint: Think of replacement in a chemical context.
What is a free radical?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in the substitution process in alkanes.
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What type of reaction involves the replacement of one atom or group with another?
💡 Hint: Remember what happens during a substitution.
True or False: Free radical substitution can occur without UV light or high temperatures.
💡 Hint: Think about the requirements for starting the reaction.
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Challenge Problems
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A bromobutane (C4H9Br) reacts with excess sodium hydroxide in an alcoholic solution. Predict the product and explain the mechanism.
💡 Hint: Think about the concentration and conditions affecting the type of substitution.
Design a synthetic route using nucleophilic substitution to convert bromoethane to ethanol.
💡 Hint: Focus on the nucleophile and the type of solvent used.
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