Table of contents

1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Alkane Reactions

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12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Alkane Reactions

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Multiple Choice

Determine the major product(s) of the following alkane reaction. (Assume monosubstitution.)

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Identify the type of reaction: The reaction involves an alkane and bromine (Br2) under heat or light (hv), indicating a free radical halogenation reaction.

Determine the possible sites for substitution: In free radical halogenation, hydrogen atoms on the alkane can be replaced by bromine. Consider the different types of hydrogen atoms present: primary, secondary, and tertiary.

Evaluate the stability of the radical intermediates: Bromine prefers to substitute at the site that forms the most stable radical. Tertiary radicals are more stable than secondary, which are more stable than primary.

Predict the major product: Given the preference for forming the most stable radical, the major product will likely involve substitution at the tertiary carbon, if available.

Consider monosubstitution: Since the problem specifies monosubstitution, only one bromine atom will replace one hydrogen atom, leading to a single major product based on the most stable radical formed.