P2 Flashcards
1
Q
How do you reduce by products free radical subsititution
A
By increasing the adding an excess of the alkane so that there is a higher chance of collision with alkane molecule instead of halogenoalkane molecule
2
Q
Three problems with free radical substitution
A
Mixture of products
Mixture of structural isomers
Need for extra time to separate desired product out eg by distillation
Atom economy : molar mass of Desired product / total product formed x 100
