Practice Substitution Reactions of Alcohols - 10.2.3 | Chapter 10: Organic Chemistry II (Reactions & Mechanisms) | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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Question 1

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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.

Question 2

Easy

Name one halogenating agent used in alcohol substitution.

💡 Hint: Think of compounds that contain halogens.

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Question 1

What type of reaction replaces the -OH group in alcohols?

  • Addition
  • Elimination
  • Substitution

💡 Hint: Think about the process of replacing groups.

Question 2

True or False: The -OH group in alcohols is a good leaving group.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of good leaving groups.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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