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What is the type of reaction that involves the removal of a small molecule from a large molecule, leaving a C=C behind?
What is the type of reaction that involves the removal of a small molecule from a large molecule, leaving a C=C behind?
- Substitution reaction
- Polymerisation reaction
- Elimination reaction (correct)
- Addition reaction
What is the purpose of a Ni catalyst in a substitution reaction?
What is the purpose of a Ni catalyst in a substitution reaction?
- To facilitate the reaction (correct)
- To initiate the reaction
- To terminate the reaction
- To slow down the reaction
What is the product of a reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol?
What is the product of a reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol?
- Aldehyde
- Ester (correct)
- Ketone
- Acid anhydride
What is the role of the inductive effect in esterification reactions?
What is the role of the inductive effect in esterification reactions?
What is the difference between a primary and secondary alcohol?
What is the difference between a primary and secondary alcohol?
What is the purpose of potassium permanganate in redox reactions?
What is the purpose of potassium permanganate in redox reactions?
What is the product of the reaction between an aldehyde and a primary alcohol?
What is the product of the reaction between an aldehyde and a primary alcohol?
What is the characteristic of the carbon attached to the OH group in secondary alcohols?
What is the characteristic of the carbon attached to the OH group in secondary alcohols?
What is the result of the acidic nature of carboxylic acids in the reaction with ethanoic acid?
What is the result of the acidic nature of carboxylic acids in the reaction with ethanoic acid?
What is the term for the process of Br2 splitting into Br+ and Br-?
What is the term for the process of Br2 splitting into Br+ and Br-?
What is the role of U.V. light in the free radical substitution reaction?
What is the role of U.V. light in the free radical substitution reaction?
What is the characteristic of the methyl free radical (CH₃)?
What is the characteristic of the methyl free radical (CH₃)?
What is the final product formed in the reaction of methane with Clâ‚‚?
What is the final product formed in the reaction of methane with Clâ‚‚?
