FINAL 03 - Reaction Mechanisms Quiz

Question 1

Typical reaction of alkynes

Answer 1

Electrophilic addition

Question 2

Correct symbol for nucleophile

Answer 2

Nu- or Nu:

Question 3

The typical electrophilic addition to alkenes is __________

Answer 3

Bimolecular with 2 steps

Question 4

Does not occur in syn stereochemistry

Answer 4

Halogenation of alkenes

Question 5

Mineral chameleon is a stronger oxidizing agent in __________

Answer 5

Acidic medium

Question 6

Bromine test with phenol would cause __________

Answer 6

Disappearance of brown color, change in litmus from blue to red

Question 7

Adam’s catalyst

Answer 7

PtO2

Question 8

Oxidation of alkenes without hydrogen substituents on the C on the double bonds with acidic KMnO4 yields __________

Answer 8

2 ketones

Question 9

Does not occur in the laboratory

Answer 9

Aromatic hydroxylation

Question 10

Reaction of alkyl halides with a sodium acetate in aqueous acetic acid occurs via __________

Answer 10

SN1

Question 11

What is true about HS- and OH-?

Answer 11

OH- is a stronger base and weaker nucleophile

Question 12

What is true about SN1 and SN2?

Answer 12

SN2 more easily occurs with primary alkyl groups

Question 13

Which is true about SN1?

Answer 13

Inversion and retention occurs

Question 14

Compounds that are positive for Baeyer’s

Answer 14

Aliphatic alkene and alkyne

Question 15

Product of reaction of 2-methylpropene with HCl

Answer 15

2-chloro-2-methylpropane