Organic Chemistry Reactions Quiz
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Organic Chemistry Reactions Quiz

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In nucleophilic substitutions, alkyl halides are classified as:

  • Secondary (2°) only
  • Tertiary (3°) only
  • Primary (1°), secondary (2°), or tertiary (3°) based on the number of carbon groups directly bonded to the carbon bearing the halogen atom (correct)
  • Primary (1°) only

    • What is necessary in any substitution reaction?

  • Substrate only
  • Nucleophile only
  • Leaving group only
  • Nucleophile, leaving group, and substrate (correct)

    • Which species is commonly attracted to a region of positive charge in nucleophilic substitution?

  • Hydride ion
  • Nucleophile (correct)
  • Substrate
  • Leaving group

    • What makes H2O a better leaving group than HO¯ in nucleophilic substitution?

    <p>H2O is a weaker base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do nucleophiles and bases have in common?

    <p>Both have a lone pair or a π bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of nucleophilic substitution, what determines the classification of alkyl halides as primary, secondary, or tertiary?

    <p>The number of carbon groups directly bonded to the carbon bearing the halogen atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the leaving group in a nucleophilic substitution reaction?

    <p>To depart with the electron pair, forming X:¯</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species is commonly attracted to a region of positive charge in nucleophilic substitution?

    <p>Nucleophile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether H2O is a better leaving group than HO¯ in nucleophilic substitution?

    <p>Strength as a base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are nucleophiles and bases structurally similar in nucleophilic substitution reactions?

    <p>Both possess lone pairs or π bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hydrocarbon contains only single bonds between carbon atoms?

    <p>Alkane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the IUPAC name for an alkane with 4 carbon atoms?

    <p>Butane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is found in alkanes?

    <p>Nonpolar covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What holds alkanes to other molecules?

    <p>London forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compound may be both straight and cyclic?

    <p>Aromatic compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nucleophilic Substitutions

    • Alkyl halides are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary in nucleophilic substitutions.
    • A nucleophile is necessary in any substitution reaction.

    Nucleophiles and Leaving Groups

    • Nucleophiles are attracted to a region of positive charge in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
    • Nucleophiles and bases have in common that they are both electron-rich species.
    • The leaving group plays a crucial role in a nucleophilic substitution reaction, as it helps to stabilize the transition state.
    • H2O is a better leaving group than HO¯ due to its ability to stabilize the transition state through hydrogen bonding.

    Alkyl Halides Classification

    • The classification of alkyl halides as primary, secondary, or tertiary depends on the number of carbon atoms bonded to the alpha carbon.

    Alkanes

    • Alkanes are hydrocarbons that contain only single bonds between carbon atoms.
    • The IUPAC name for an alkane with 4 carbon atoms is butane.
    • Alkanes are held together by van der Waals forces, which hold them to other molecules.
    • Alkanes can be both straight and cyclic.

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    Test your knowledge of reaction mechanisms, nucleophilic substitutions (SN1 and SN2), elimination (E1 and E2), and the classification of alkyl halides based on the number of carbon groups directly bonded to the carbon bearing the halogen atom.

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