14 Questions
What is the number of electrons in the double bond of ethene?
4 electrons
What is the result of the polarisation of Br2 in Step 2 of the halogenation of alkenes?
Br2 is split into Br⁺ and Br⁻
What is the role of U.V. light in the initiation step of free radical substitution?
To split Cl₂ into Cl atoms
What is the result of the attack of Br⁺ on the C=C bond in Step 3 of the halogenation of alkenes?
Br⁺ gains an electron to form a covalent bond
What is the characteristic of the free radical formed in Step 2 of free radical substitution?
It has an unpaired electron
What is the product of the reaction between a methyl radical and a Cl₂ molecule in Step 3 of free radical substitution?
Chloromethane and a Cl radical
What is the result of the reaction between ethanoic acid and HCl?
The loss of a hydrogen atom
What is the primary requirement for ionic addition reactions of Br₂, Cl₂, or HCl across C=C in ethene?
Heat
What type of reaction involves the removal of a small molecule from a large molecule, leaving a C=C behind?
Elimination reaction
What is the product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol?
Ester
What type of reaction involves the use of an oxidising agent, such as Potassium Permanganate or Sodium Dichromate?
Redox reaction
What is the characteristic of a primary alcohol?
Attached to only one other carbon
What is the type of reaction that involves the substitution of a functional group for a hydrogen atom on an alkane?
Substitution reaction
What is the catalyst used in certain substitution reactions?
Ni catalyst
Test your knowledge of organic chemistry reactions, including reduction reactions, ionic addition, substitution reactions, and more. Learn about the different types of reactions and their requirements. Evaluate your understanding of organic chemistry concepts.
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