CH 13: Substitution, addition and elimination reactions
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What is the mechanism for a hydrohalogenation reaction?

  • Addition of a hydrogen halide (HX) to an alkene, breaking the double bond and forming a haloalkane (correct)
  • Addition of water (H2O) to an alkene, forming an alcohol
  • Substitution of a hydrogen atom in an alkane with a halogen atom
  • Reaction of an alkene with halogens (Br2, Cl2), adding across the double bond to form a dihaloalkane

Which rule determines the major product in a hydrohalogenation reaction?

  • Zaitsev's rule
  • Markovnikov's rule (correct)
  • Hess's law
  • Le Chatelier's principle

What is the mechanism for a halogenation reaction?

  • Substitution of a hydrogen atom in an alkane with a halogen atom
  • Addition of water (H2O) to an alkene, forming an alcohol
  • Addition of a hydrogen halide (HX) to an alkene, breaking the double bond and forming a haloalkane
  • Reaction of an alkene with halogens (Br2, Cl2), adding across the double bond to form a dihaloalkane (correct)

What are the conditions for a hydration reaction?

<p>Requires acid catalyst like H2SO4, water in excess (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction involves the substitution of a hydrogen atom in an alkane with a halogen atom?

<p>Substitution reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general equation for a halogenation reaction?

<p>C2H4 + Br2 → C2H4Br2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction involves the addition of water (H2O) to an alkene?

<p>Hydration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general equation for a hydration reaction?

<p>C2H4 + H2O → C2H5OH (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction involves the breaking of a double bond and the formation of a single bond?

<p>Addition reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general purpose of organic chemistry reactions?

<p>To transform and synthesize different organic compounds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction involves the addition of hydrogen across a carbon-carbon double bond?

<p>Hydrogenation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conditions are typically required for the dehydrohalogenation reaction?

<p>Strong base, heat, and reflux (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction $CH_3OH + HCl \rightarrow CH_3Cl + H_2O$, what type of reaction is occurring?

<p>Reaction of HX with alcohols (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?

<p>Saturated hydrocarbons do not react with bromine water, while unsaturated hydrocarbons do (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction involves the removal of a water molecule from an alcohol to form an alkene?

<p>Dehydration of alcohols (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conditions are typically required for the cracking of alkanes?

<p>High temperature and pressure, sometimes with a catalyst (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction $CH_4 + Cl_2 \rightarrow CH_3Cl + HCl$, what type of reaction is occurring?

<p>Halogenation of alkanes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conditions are typically required for the hydrolysis of haloalkanes?

<p>Water, typically at room temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction involves the breaking of a carbon-carbon bond to form smaller hydrocarbon molecules?

<p>Cracking of alkanes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of understanding addition, elimination, and substitution reactions in organic chemistry?

<p>To manipulate organic molecules and synthesize new compounds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In hydrohalogenation, which carbon does the hydrogen atom add to, following Markovnikov's rule?

<p>The less substituted carbon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major product formed in a halogenation reaction?

<p>Dihaloalkane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction requires an acid catalyst like H2SO4 and water in excess for the addition of water to an alkene?

<p>Hydration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between addition and elimination reactions in organic chemistry?

<p>Addition increases the number of bonds, while elimination decreases them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conditions are typically required for a halogenation reaction to occur?

<p>Without a catalyst, under normal conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is broken during a hydration reaction in organic chemistry?

<p>Carbon-carbon double bond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rule dictates that hydrogen is added to the less substituted carbon in hydrohalogenation reactions?

<p>Markovnikov's Rule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the addition of a hydrogen halide (HX) to an alkene in organic chemistry?

<p>Formation of a haloalkane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction type involves the replacement of a hydroxyl group with a halogen?

<p>Reaction of HX with alcohols (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key condition required for the hydrogenation of alkenes?

<p>Metal catalyst (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction involves the breaking of larger hydrocarbon molecules into smaller ones?

<p>Cracking of alkanes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?

<p>Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain double or triple bonds, while saturated hydrocarbons contain only single bonds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction involves the substitution of a halogen atom with a hydroxyl group?

<p>Hydrolysis of haloalkanes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of understanding addition, elimination, and substitution reactions in organic chemistry?

<p>To manipulate organic molecules and synthesize new compounds with desired properties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction involves the removal of a hydrogen atom and a halogen atom from a haloalkane?

<p>Dehydrohalogenation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conditions are typically required for the dehydration of alcohols?

<p>Acid catalyst and high temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction involves the addition of a water molecule across a carbon-carbon double bond?

<p>Hydration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conditions are typically required for the halogenation of alkanes?

<p>Heat or UV light for initiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism for the substitution reaction involving the replacement of a hydroxyl group with a halogen in an alcohol?

<p>Halogenation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction type requires an acidic catalyst and high temperature for the elimination of a water molecule from an alcohol to form an alkene?

<p>Dehydration of Alcohols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which reaction does the replacement of a hydrogen atom in an alkane with a halogen require UV light or heat for initiation?

<p>Halogenation of Alkanes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of hydrocarbon contains only single bonds and does not react with bromine water?

<p>Saturated Hydrocarbons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction requires a metal catalyst such as Pt, Pd, or Ni and increased temperature and pressure for the addition of hydrogen across a double bond?

<p>Hydrogenation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In organic chemistry, what is the result of the breaking down of large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller ones?

<p>Cracking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction involves replacing a halogen atom in a haloalkane with a hydroxyl group to form an alcohol?

<p>Hydrolysis of Haloalkanes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rule dictates that hydrogen adds to the less substituted carbon in hydrohalogenation reactions?

<p>Markovnikov's rule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of understanding addition, elimination, and substitution reactions in organic chemistry?

<p>To predict reactions and synthesize new compounds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?

<p>Unsaturated hydrocarbons react with bromine water. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a hydrohalogenation reaction, what role does the hydrogen halide (HX) play?

<p>Breaking the double bond in the alkene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT typically required for a halogenation reaction to occur?

<p>Absence of a double bond in the reactant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major product formed in a hydration reaction?

<p>Alcohol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During halogenation, where does the addition of halogens (Br2, Cl2) occur across the double bond?

<p>Randomly across both carbons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an acid catalyst like H2SO4 in a hydration reaction?

<p>To protonate the alkene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rule determines the addition of a hydrogen atom to the less substituted carbon in a hydrohalogenation reaction?

<p>Markovnikov's rule (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction involves the substitution of a hydroxyl group with a halogen?

<p>$S_N1$ substitution reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a dihaloalkane in organic chemistry reactions?

<p>As an intermediate in other reactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the mechanism for halogenation reactions?

<p>Involves formation of a carbocation intermediate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes halogenation reactions from hydrohalogenation reactions?

<p>The number and types of products formed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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