10.4.2 - From Alkanes (Free Radical Halogenation)
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What is the first step in free radical halogenation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens with UV light.
Name a halogen commonly used in the process?
💡 Hint: Recall the diatomic molecules.
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What is the purpose of UV light in free radical halogenation?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy affects molecule stability.
True or False: Propagation steps can lead to the introduction of multiple halogen atoms in the product.
💡 Hint: Remember about the chain reactions.
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Predict the products when propane is reacted with excess chlorine under UV light. How many products can you identify?
💡 Hint: Think of how radicals can form on different parts of the propane molecule.
Design an experiment to study the selectivity of the chlorination process in alkanes. What variables would you control?
💡 Hint: Consider how different conditions might favor or limit certain products.
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