Chapter 15 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Hydrolysis?
A
A chemical reaction involving water or an aqueous solution of a hydroxide that causes the breaking of bonds in the molecule
2
Q
The rate of hydrolysis increases when
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the strength of the carbon-halogen bond decreases
3
Q
Testing hydrolysis of 1-chlorobutane
A
add silver nitrate and a white precipitate forms slowly
4
Q
Testing hydrolysis of 1-bromobutane
A
add silver nitrate and a cream precipitate forms at a medium rate
5
Q
Testing hydrolysis of 1-iodobutane
A
add silver nitrate and yellow precipitate forms rapidly
6
Q
CFC’s deplete the ozone layer by
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photodissociation where UV radiation provides enough energy for homolytic fission to occur
