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Which of these reactions proceeds by a free radical mechanism in the presence of UV light?

A. C₆H₆ + Cl₂ → C₆H₅Cl + HCl

B. C₆H₆ + 3H₂ → C₆H₁₂

C. CH₂CH₂ + HBr → CH₃CH₂Br

D. CH₃CH₃ + Cl₂ → CH₃CH₂Cl + HCl

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17M.2.sl.TZ2.6a: Using relevant equations, show the initiation and the propagation steps for this reaction.
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16N.1.sl.TZ0.25: Which monomer is used to form the polymer with the following repeating unit? A....
16M.2.hl.TZ0.5a: (i) State the term that is used to describe molecules that are related to each other in the...
16M.2.sl.TZ0.4b: Compound B is related to compound A. (i) State the term that is used to describe molecules...
16M.2.sl.TZ0.4a: (i) State the name, applying IUPAC rules, of compound A. (ii) Draw a section, showing three...
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16M.1.sl.TZ0.25: Which compound can both be esterified and turn acidified potassium dichromate(VI)...
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15M.2.hl.TZ1.5d: State the equation for the acid-catalysed reaction of ethanol with propanoic acid and state...
15M.2.hl.TZ1.6a: State the equation for the reaction between methane and bromine to form bromomethane.
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15M.2.hl.TZ1.6b.ii: Bromomethane reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide. State the organic product of this reaction.
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15M.2.hl.TZ2.10g: Deduce the equation for the complete combustion of compound C.
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15M.2.sl.TZ2.7b: State the names of the reagents D and E.
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14M.2.sl.TZ1.7d: (i) Identify the reagent necessary for this reaction to occur. (ii) Deduce the...
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14M.2.sl.TZ2.3c: (i) State the type of polymerization that occurs. (ii) Draw the structure of a...
14M.2.sl.TZ2.6b: State the reagent required to convert A into B.
14M.2.sl.TZ2.6c: (i) State the conditions required for this reaction to occur. (ii) Outline why it...
14M.2.sl.TZ2.6e: A can also be converted into C without going via B. State the reagent and conditions required.
14M.2.sl.TZ2.6f: (i) State why C is not readily oxidized by acidified potassium...
14M.2.sl.TZ2.6g.i: State the conditions required for this reaction to occur.
14N.1.hl.TZ0.34: Which product is formed when bromine water is added to propene,...
14N.1.hl.TZ0.36: Which of these repeating units is present in the polymer poly(propene)?
14N.2.hl.TZ0.9c: (i) Determine the organic product formed when each of the compounds is heated under...
14N.2.hl.TZ0.9f: (i) Pentanoic acid reacts with ethanol. State the structural formula of the organic...
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14N.2.sl.TZ0.4d: State a balanced equation for the complete combustion of D-fructose.
14N.2.sl.TZ0.7c: Determine the organic product formed when each of the compounds is heated under reflux with...
14N.3.sl.TZ0.26d: Propanone could also be formed from propene by reaction with steam over an acidic catalyst,...
13N.1.hl.TZ0.39: What is the organic product of the reaction between butan-1-ol and ethanoic acid on heating...
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13N.2.hl.TZ0.8b: Explain whether you would expect 2-methylbutan-2-ol to react with acidified potassium...
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13N.2.sl.TZ0.2c: Traces of butane, \({{\text{C}}_{\text{4}}}{{\text{H}}_{{\text{10}}}}\), are also found...
13N.1.sl.TZ0.29: Which organic product forms in the following...
13N.2.sl.TZ0.2a: Complete the overall equation for this reaction by stating the...
13N.2.sl.TZ0.2b: State the type of mechanism by which this reaction occurs.
13N.2.sl.TZ0.6b: State the other substances required to convert 2-methylbut-2-ene to 2-methylbutan-2-ol.
13N.2.sl.TZ0.6c: Explain whether you would expect 2-methylbutan-2-ol to react with acidified potassium...
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13M.1.sl.TZ1.27: Which steps are involved in the free-radical mechanism of the bromination of ethane in the...
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13M.2.sl.TZ1.5c: Describe, using an equation, the oxidation by acidified potassium dichromate(VI) of the...
13M.2.sl.TZ1.8a.ii: Describe a test to distinguish ethene from ethane, including what is observed in each case.
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13M.2.sl.TZ1.8b.i: State the equation for the reaction of...
13M.2.sl.TZ1.8c.v: Describe, using an equation, how...
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13M.2.hl.TZ2.8d.v: State the structural formula of the organic product formed, U, when R is heated under reflux...
13M.1.sl.TZ2.28: What are possible products of the incomplete combustion of propane? A. carbon monoxide,...
13M.1.sl.TZ2.29: Which equation represents a propagation step in the mechanism for the reaction between...
13M.2.sl.TZ2.3a.ii: State the name of the compound formed that is responsible for this decreased pH value.
13M.2.sl.TZ2.6c.iv: Draw the structure of poly(chloroethene) showing two repeating units.
13M.2.sl.TZ2.7c.iii:
13M.2.sl.TZ2.7c.iv: Identify a suitable catalyst used in the reaction to form R.
13M.2.sl.TZ2.7c.v: P, CH3CH=CHCH3, reacts with HBr to form CH3CHBrCH2CH3. Suggest one suitable mechanism for the...
13M.2.sl.TZ2.7c.viii: P can undergo a polymerization reaction. Draw two repeating units of the resulting polymer.
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12N.2.sl.TZ0.6a.iv: State the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of X with HBr to form Y.
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12N.1.sl.TZ0.29: Some methane gas is burned in a limited supply of oxygen. Which products could form? I. ...
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10N.2.hl.TZ0.5c: State the reagent and conditions needed for reaction 1.
10N.2.hl.TZ0.5d: Reaction 1 involves a free-radical mechanism. Describe the stepwise mechanism, by giving...
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11M.2.hl.TZ2.7d.v: Explain why it is necessary to carry out the reaction under acidic conditions.
11M.2.hl.TZ2.7d.i: Describe the colour change that will be observed in the reaction.
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11M.2.sl.TZ2.6b.i: State the conditions necessary for the hydrogenation reaction to occur.
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11M.2.sl.TZ2.6c.ii: Under certain conditions propene can polymerize to form poly(propene). State the type of...
11M.2.sl.TZ2.6c.iii: Other than polymerization, state one reaction of alkenes which is of economic importance.
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11N.1.sl.TZ0.29: What is the organic product of the reaction between 2-chlorobutane and sodium hydroxide...
11N.2.sl.TZ0.4b: Deduce the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of butan-1-ol.

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