10.4 - Methods of Preparation
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Practice Questions
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Write the reaction for converting 1-butanol to 1-bromobutane using HBr.
💡 Hint: Remember the general reaction with alcohols.
What is formed when propane (C₃H₈) reacts with chlorine (Cl₂) under UV light?
💡 Hint: Think about free radical halogenation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the product when 2-butanol reacts with HCl?
💡 Hint: Look for the carbon that leads to the best substitution.
Free radical halogenation occurs with the assistance of what type of light?
💡 Hint: Consider what energy source can break molecular bonds.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a mechanism for the conversion of benzene to chlorobenzene and detail the role of the catalyst in this reaction.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to how the aromatic stability affects substitution.
Discuss the factors that influence the rate of free radical halogenation and its selectivity for different alkane types.
💡 Hint: Consider the greater stabilization provided by surrounding carbons for higher-degree radicals.
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