Practice Substitution Reactions Of Alkanes (free Radical Substitution) (10.2.1)

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Question 1.
What is a substitution reaction?
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Think about the term 'substitute.'
Question 2.
What kind of products are formed in free radical substitution of alkanes?
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What happens to the hydrogen in alkanes?
3Question 3.
What is radical substitution?
- A reaction that adds atoms
- A reaction that replaces atoms
- An elimination reaction
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Think about how substitution introduces a new atom.
4Question 4.
True or False: Free radicals have paired electrons.
- True
- False
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Consider the definition of a radical.
Question 5.
Propose how you could synthesize chloropropane (C3H7Cl) from propane (C3H8) using free radical substitution. Outline the steps and conditions required.
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Consider how UV light aids in starting the reaction.
Question 6.
Discuss the importance of controlling temperature and concentration in achieving desired substitution products during free radical halogenation.
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Think about how higher temperatures might increase reaction rates.

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