Practice Substitution Reactions of Alkanes (Free Radical Substitution) - 10.2.1 | Chapter 10: Organic Chemistry II (Reactions & Mechanisms) | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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Question 1

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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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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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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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