SN2 and SN1 Reactions Overview
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Which of the following statements accurately describes radical selectivity in halogenation reactions?

  • Radical selectivity is greater for chlorination than bromination due to exothermic processes.
  • Bromination is less selective than chlorination because the transition state resembles the reactants.
  • The transition state in bromination is more sensitive to changes in substrate compared to chlorination. (correct)
  • Radical addition always results in the formation of tertiary radicals.

In the context of allylic bromination, where is bromine most likely to be positioned?

  • At the primary position for stability.
  • At the secondary position as a balance between stability.
  • At the quaternary position for maximum reactivity.
  • At the tertiary position due to radical stability. (correct)

What is the primary reason for the higher wavenumbers observed in compounds with stronger bonds?

  • Higher wavenumbers indicate lower bond order.
  • Strong bonds are always multiple bonds.
  • The bond strength increases the vibrational frequency. (correct)
  • Increased s character leads to weaker bonds.

What effect does the presence of alcohols have on IR spectra?

<p>Alcohols with strong H bonding have broader signals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors primarily determines the intensity of an IR peak?

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What is the expected outcome of the radical addition of HBr in the presence of peroxides?

<p>Bromine is added to the carbon chain via a radical mechanism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does resonance affect the wavenumber of C=C bonds in IR spectra?

<p>Conjugated C=C bonds exhibit lower wavenumbers due to resonance stabilization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of product is formed from the polymerization of a monomer?

<p>Macromolecules made from repeating units. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily influences the wavenumber of a carbonyl bond in an organic compound?

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What is the primary effect of hydrogen bonding on an IR spectrum?

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Which statement accurately describes the stereochemical outcome of an SN2 reaction?

<p>The reaction product is stereospecific and shows inversion of configuration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which mechanism does a leaving group depart and the nucleophile attacks simultaneously without a carbocation intermediate?

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In which case does an E1 mechanism predominantly occur?

<p>Substrate 3 with a weak base. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the E1 mechanism?

<p>It involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the stability of radicals?

<p>The stability order of radicals is benzylic &gt; allylic &gt; tertiary &gt; secondary &gt; primary &gt; vinylic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In SN1 reactions, the rate of reaction is most affected by which of the following?

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What is the primary characteristic of an E2 mechanism?

<p>It requires an antiperiplanar arrangement of the leaving group and hydrogen. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism results in the formation of alkenes by the removal of a hydrogen halide from an alkyl halide?

<p>E2 Mechanism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which reaction type is stereoselectivity observed but not stereospecificity?

<p>E1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the stereochemical outcome of an SN2 reaction where the substrate is a chiral center?

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What is the major organic product when chlorination occurs using Cl2 with light?

<p>Chlorine is predominantly added to the primary position. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors favors an E1 mechanism over an E2 mechanism?

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

Which mechanism occurs when using NBS for allylic bromination?

<p>Bromination occurs at the allylic position with resonance stabilization. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor predominates in determining regioselectivity during radical bromination?

<p>Presence of tertiary substrate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental process occurring during the initiation step of radical reactions?

<p>Homolytic cleavage of covalent bonds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism shows both stereospecificity and stereoselectivity?

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Flashcards

Halogenation of alkanes/alkenes

A reaction where a halogen (Cl2, Br2) is added to an alkane or alkene.

Allylic bromination

A selective way to add bromine to an alkene at an allylic position rather than all over the molecule

Radical selectivity of halogenation (Hammond Postulate)

Bromination is more selective than chlorination because the transition state in bromination is closer to the product in energy, making it more sensitive to substrate differences, while chlorination is less sensitive.

IR Spectra

A technique used to analyze molecules based on their vibrations, yielding important data on bonds and structures for organic compounds.

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IR Wavenumber

Wavenumber in IR spectra represents the frequency of molecular vibration; higher wavenumber means stronger bonds and shorter bond lengths.

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IR Intensity

The intensity of an IR peak is related to the dipole moment of the vibration. More intense peaks equate to more significant bond polarity.

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IR Peak Shape

Peak shape provides information about molecular interactions such as hydrogen bonding. Broad peaks suggest hydrogen bonding.

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Radical addition of HBr

Addition of HBr to alkenes using peroxides to start the radical chain reaction in a specific way.

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SN2 reaction

Substitution nucleophilic bimolecular reaction; a single-step reaction where the nucleophile attacks the carbon bearing the leaving group from the backside, resulting in inversion of stereochemistry.

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E2 reaction

Elimination bimolecular reaction; a single-step reaction where a strong base abstracts a proton from a carbon adjacent to a leaving group, forming a double bond and eliminating the leaving group.

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SN1 reaction

Substitution nucleophilic unimolecular reaction; a two-step reaction where the leaving group departs first, forming a carbocation intermediate, followed by attack of the nucleophile on the carbocation.

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E1 reaction

Elimination unimolecular reaction; a two-step reaction where the leaving group departs first, forming a carbocation intermediate, followed by elimination of a proton from a carbon adjacent to the carbocation by a base (often a weak one), forming a double bond.

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Radical stability

The stability of a radical is determined by the delocalization of the unpaired electron through alkyl groups via hyperconjugation.

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Stereospecific reaction

A reaction where the configuration of the product is dependent on the configuration of the starting material; only one product forms.

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Stereoselective reaction

A reaction where multiple products are formed, but certain stereoisomers are preferentially produced.

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Radical initiation

The step in a radical reaction where a bond is broken homolytically, forming two radicals.

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Radical propagation

The steps in a radical reaction where radicals react with molecules to create new radicals.

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Radical termination

The step in a radical reaction where two radicals combine to form a stable molecule.

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IR Spectrum Shape Change

Changes in the shape of an IR spectrum indicate structural changes in the compound, often due to bond formation or breakage.

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Carbonyl Functional Group Frequencies

Different carbonyl functional groups (e.g., aldehydes, ketones, esters) absorb infrared radiation at distinct frequencies (wavenumbers).

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Inductive Effect on Carbonyl Frequency

Inductive effects, involving electron density shifts, can increase bond strengths and thus increase the carbonyl bond's absorption frequency in IR spectroscopy.

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Resonance Effect on Carbonyl Frequency

Resonance effects influence carbonyl bond character, potentially making it more like a single bond, thus decreasing the absorption frequency in IR spectroscopy.

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H-Bonding and IR Peak Broadening

Hydrogen bonding in a molecule can cause broadening of absorption peaks in an IR spectrum.

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Retrosynthetic Analysis

A method used to design a multistep synthesis by considering the target molecule's structure and the available starting materials and reagents, working backward.

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Ozonolysis Reaction

A reaction to break carbon-carbon double bonds in alkenes to reduce the total amount of carbons in a chain.

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Substitution Reaction in Synthesis

A type of reaction where a functional group is replaced by another group in molecule. In synthesis, it is useful for extending a molecule's carbon chain.

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Study Notes

SN2 Reactions

  • SN2 reactions result in inversion of configuration.
  • The nucleophile attacks the carbon atom from the back side of the leaving group.
  • Nucleophiles are classified as fast or slow.
  • Fast nucleophiles favor SN2 reactions.
  • Good leaving groups are preferred in SN2 reactions.
  • Substrate preference order is methyl, primary, secondary and then tertiary.
  • Steric hindrance affects the reaction rate.
  • The reaction rate depends on the solvent, which should be polar aprotic.
  • Concerted mechanism involving simultaneous bond forming and breaking.

SN1 Reactions

  • SN1 reactions are stepwise.
  • The leaving group departs first, forming a carbocation intermediate.
  • The nucleophile attacks the carbocation.
  • The reaction may involve rearrangements.
  • The rate-determining step involves the departure of the leaving group, making carbocation stability important.
  • Tertiary substrates are favoured, as the carbocation intermediate is more stable.
  • Polar protic solvents favor the reaction.
  • The nucleophile is preferentially weak.

E2 Reactions

  • E2 elimination reactions form an alkene.
  • The base removes a proton from a beta carbon, and the leaving group departs.
  • The reaction is concerted.
  • The base and leaving group must be antiperiplanar.
  • Favored by sterically hindered bases and tertiary substrates.
  • The stereochemistry of the product depends on the sterics of the base and substrate.

E1 Reactions

  • E1 elimination reactions form an alkene.
  • The leaving group leaves first, forming a carbocation as an intermediate.
  • The base removes a proton from a beta carbon to form the alkene.
  • The reaction is stepwise.
  • A carbocation intermediate is formed.
  • The reaction is favored by tertiary substrates due to carbocation stability.
  • The reaction is favoured by polar protic solvents.
  • The reaction is favored by weaker bases.

Radical Reactions

  • Predict and rank the relative stabilities of radicals.
  • Radical reactions use curved arrows to show electron movement.
  • Radicals result from homolytic cleavage.
  • Given a reaction and starting materials, predict the major product.
  • Explain radical addition selectivity using the Hammond postulate.
  • Understand how radical reactions are used in practical applications.

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Explore the key concepts and differences between SN2 and SN1 reactions in organic chemistry. This quiz covers nucleophile types, reaction mechanisms, and factors influencing reaction rates. Test your understanding of these fundamental reactions and their characteristics.

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