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CHE 105/110 Introduction to Chemistry - Exercises and Answers

Alkyl Halides and Alcohols

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QUESTION ANSWER

1.

Define functional group and give two examples.

1.

a group of atoms with a certain reactivity; halogen atoms and alcohol groups (answers will vary).

3.

Name this molecule.

The structural formula of 2-Bromobutane without representing the Hydrogen atoms present in the molecule. The compound name indicates the position of Halogen radical

3.

2-bromobutane

5.

Name this molecule.

The structural formula of 2-Chloro-3-Fluoro-4-Mehtyl heptane without representing the Hydrogen atoms present in the molecule. The compound name indicates the position of Halogen radicals.

5.

2-chloro-3-fluoro-4-methylheptane

7.

Name this molecule.

The structural formula of 2-Methyl-2-propanol without representing the Hydrogen atoms present in the molecule. The compound name indicates the position of methyl radical and the alcohol family functional group

7.

2-methyl-2-propanol

9.

Name this molecule.

The structural formula of 4-octanol without representing the Hydrogen atoms present in the molecule. The compound name indicates position of the alcohol family functional group.

9.

4-octanol

11.

Predict the product(s) of this elimination reaction.

The reaction of 3-pentanol with an acid produces the release of water and the formation of the corresponding alkene 2-pentene.

11.

2-pentene

13.

Predict the product(s) of this elimination reaction.

The reaction of 3-Bromohexane with a base produces the formation of 2-hexene or 3-hexene after the alkyl halide loses the Br and the Hydrogen from either adjacent Carbon to the one joined to Br.

13.

2-hexene and 3-hexene

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