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What type of reaction occurs when a nucleophile replaces an already existing nucleophile in a molecule?
What type of reaction occurs when a nucleophile replaces an already existing nucleophile in a molecule?
- Addition reaction
- Substitution reaction (correct)
- Reduction reaction
- Elimination reaction
In nucleophilic substitution reactions, which part of the substrate molecule do nucleophiles attack?
In nucleophilic substitution reactions, which part of the substrate molecule do nucleophiles attack?
- Electron-deficient part (correct)
- Positive part
- Electron-rich part
- Neutral part
What type of atom departs as a leaving group in a nucleophilic substitution reaction involving haloalkanes?
What type of atom departs as a leaving group in a nucleophilic substitution reaction involving haloalkanes?
- Nitrogen atom
- Carbon atom
- Halogen atom (correct)
- Oxygen atom
Which functional groups are examples of ambident nucleophiles with two nucleophilic centers?
Which functional groups are examples of ambident nucleophiles with two nucleophilic centers?
Why is the cyanide group considered an ambident nucleophile?
Why is the cyanide group considered an ambident nucleophile?
What type of carbon is typically bonded to the halogen atom in haloalkanes involved in nucleophilic substitution reactions?
What type of carbon is typically bonded to the halogen atom in haloalkanes involved in nucleophilic substitution reactions?
In the presence of alcoholic KOH, what is the major product formed when treating alkyl chlorides?
In the presence of alcoholic KOH, what is the major product formed when treating alkyl chlorides?
What is the product obtained when primary alkyl halide C₄H₉Br reacts with alcoholic KOH?
What is the product obtained when primary alkyl halide C₄H₉Br reacts with alcoholic KOH?
When compound (b) obtained from (a) is reacted with HBr, what is the product (c) which is an isomer of (a)?
When compound (b) obtained from (a) is reacted with HBr, what is the product (c) which is an isomer of (a)?
What is the product formed when n-butyl bromide reacts with sodium metal?
What is the product formed when n-butyl bromide reacts with sodium metal?
Which type of reaction involves the departure of a leaving group and the formation of a carbocation?
Which type of reaction involves the departure of a leaving group and the formation of a carbocation?
When alkyl chlorides react with aqueous KOH, what product is predominantly formed?
When alkyl chlorides react with aqueous KOH, what product is predominantly formed?
What is the main reason why the methods used for the preparation of alkyl halides are not applicable for the preparation of aryl halides?
What is the main reason why the methods used for the preparation of alkyl halides are not applicable for the preparation of aryl halides?
In free radical monochlorination of (CH3)2CHCH2CH3, how many monochloro structural isomers can be expected to form?
In free radical monochlorination of (CH3)2CHCH2CH3, how many monochloro structural isomers can be expected to form?
Which rule governs the predominant product formation in the addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes?
Which rule governs the predominant product formation in the addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes?
What is the color change observed when bromine in CCl4 is added to an alkene in the laboratory?
What is the color change observed when bromine in CCl4 is added to an alkene in the laboratory?
Which type of reaction leads to the synthesis of vic-dibromides from alkenes?
Which type of reaction leads to the synthesis of vic-dibromides from alkenes?
Why does free radical chlorination or bromination of alkanes give a complex mixture of isomeric mono- and polyhaloalkanes?
Why does free radical chlorination or bromination of alkanes give a complex mixture of isomeric mono- and polyhaloalkanes?
What is the first step in a Sandmeyer's reaction involving primary aromatic amines?
What is the first step in a Sandmeyer's reaction involving primary aromatic amines?
Why does the replacement of the diazonium group by iodine not require cuprous halide?
Why does the replacement of the diazonium group by iodine not require cuprous halide?
What is the key factor that causes bromides and iodides to develop color when exposed to light?
What is the key factor that causes bromides and iodides to develop color when exposed to light?
Which statement about alkyl halides is true regarding their color?
Which statement about alkyl halides is true regarding their color?
Why are methyl chloride, methyl bromide, ethyl chloride, and some chlorofluoromethanes gases at room temperature?
Why are methyl chloride, methyl bromide, ethyl chloride, and some chlorofluoromethanes gases at room temperature?
