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What is the number of electrons in the double bond of ethene?
What is the number of electrons in the double bond of ethene?
- 2 electrons
- 4 electrons (correct)
- 8 electrons
- 6 electrons
What is the result of the polarisation of Br2 in Step 2 of the halogenation of alkenes?
What is the result of the polarisation of Br2 in Step 2 of the halogenation of alkenes?
- Br2 is split into Br⁻ and Br⁻
- Br2 is not split
- Br2 is split into Br⁺ and Br⁺
- Br2 is split into Br⁺ and Br⁻ (correct)
What is the result of the attack of Br⁺ on the C=C bond in Step 3 of the halogenation of alkenes?
What is the result of the attack of Br⁺ on the C=C bond in Step 3 of the halogenation of alkenes?
- Br⁺ does not react with the C=C bond
- Br⁺ gains an electron to form a covalent bond (correct)
- Br⁺ reacts with the alkene to form a new alkene
- Br⁺ loses an electron to form a covalent bond
What is the characteristic of the free radical formed in Step 2 of free radical substitution?
What is the characteristic of the free radical formed in Step 2 of free radical substitution?
What is the product of the reaction between a methyl radical and a Cl₂ molecule in Step 3 of free radical substitution?
What is the product of the reaction between a methyl radical and a Cl₂ molecule in Step 3 of free radical substitution?
What is the result of the reaction between ethanoic acid and HCl?
What is the result of the reaction between ethanoic acid and HCl?
What is the primary requirement for ionic addition reactions of Br₂, Cl₂, or HCl across C=C in ethene?
What is the primary requirement for ionic addition reactions of Br₂, Cl₂, or HCl across C=C in ethene?
What type of reaction involves the removal of a small molecule from a large molecule, leaving a C=C behind?
What type of reaction involves the removal of a small molecule from a large molecule, leaving a C=C behind?
What is the product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol?
What is the product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol?
What type of reaction involves the use of an oxidising agent, such as Potassium Permanganate or Sodium Dichromate?
What type of reaction involves the use of an oxidising agent, such as Potassium Permanganate or Sodium Dichromate?
What is the characteristic of a tertiary alcohols OH group?
What is the characteristic of a tertiary alcohols OH group?
What is the type of reaction that involves the substitution of a functional group for a hydrogen atom on an alkane?
What is the type of reaction that involves the substitution of a functional group for a hydrogen atom on an alkane?
What is the catalyst used in certain substitution reactions?
What is the catalyst used in certain substitution reactions?
