10.2.3 - Substitution Reactions of Alcohols
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What must be done to the -OH group before it can leave during substitution?
💡 Hint: Think about converting the -OH to a different form for better reactivity.
Name one halogenating agent used in alcohol substitution.
💡 Hint: Think of compounds that contain halogens.
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What type of reaction replaces the -OH group in alcohols?
💡 Hint: Think about the process of replacing groups.
True or False: The -OH group in alcohols is a good leaving group.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of good leaving groups.
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Explain the role of protonation in the substitution reaction mechanism of alcohols. How does it affect the type of mechanism (SN1 or SN2) preferred?
💡 Hint: Consider how the leaving group's stability is impacted by protonation.
If you were to mix ethanol with PCl5, outline the chemical reaction(s) that would occur and the products formed.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the alcohol and the products that come from PCl5.
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