10.4.1 - From Alcohols
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Practice Questions
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What is produced when an alcohol reacts with a hydrogen halide?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of the reaction.
Name a common catalyst used in this reaction.
💡 Hint: This catalyst helps the reaction to occur more efficiently.
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What is the product of the reaction of an alcohol with HCl?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the reactants.
True or False: Zinc chloride is used as a catalyst in the reaction of alcohols with hydrogen halides.
💡 Hint: Recall what a catalyst does.
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You have a solution of ethanol mixed with concentrated HCl. Describe the products expected and the process involved, including any catalysts used.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the complete reaction and the roles of various components.
Evaluate the importance of the C-X bond characteristics in haloalkanes prepared from alcohols, particularly in terms of stability and reactivity.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of bond strength in relation to reaction mechanisms.
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