Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is a substitution reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'substitute.'
Question 2
Easy
What kind of products are formed in free radical substitution of alkanes?
💡 Hint: What happens to the hydrogen in alkanes?
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is radical substitution?
- A reaction that adds atoms
- A reaction that replaces atoms
- An elimination reaction
💡 Hint: Think about how substitution introduces a new atom.
Question 2
True or False: Free radicals have paired electrons.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a radical.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Propose how you could synthesize chloropropane (C3H7Cl) from propane (C3H8) using free radical substitution. Outline the steps and conditions required.
💡 Hint: Consider how UV light aids in starting the reaction.
Question 2
Discuss the importance of controlling temperature and concentration in achieving desired substitution products during free radical halogenation.
💡 Hint: Think about how higher temperatures might increase reaction rates.
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