12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

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

Write the structures of all singly chlorinated products that form when 2,4-dimethylpentane is reacted with Cl₂.

Write the formulas of the three doubly brominated isomers formed when 2-methylpropane reacts with Br₂ in the presence of light.

Write the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of each of the following compounds:

c. 2,3-dimethylhexane

Write the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of each of the following compounds:

b. cyclopropane

Write the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of each of the following hydrocarbons found in gasoline:

c. 3-ethyltoluene

Propane, commonly known as liquid petroleum (LP) gas, burns in air to yield CO₂ and H₂O. Write a balanced equation for the reaction.

Heptane, used as a solvent for rubber cement, has a density of 0.68 g/mL and boils at 98 °C.

d. Will heptane float on water or sink?

Heptane, used as a solvent for rubber cement, has a density of 0.68 g/mL, the melting point is -91 °C, and the boiling point 98 °C.

d. Will heptane float on water or sink?

Nonane has a density of 0.79 g/mL and boils at 151 °C.

c. Is nonane soluble in water?

Nonane has a density of 0.79 g/mL, the melting point is -53 °C, and the boiling point 151 °C.

c. Is nonane soluble in water?