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    CHM258 | MAR-JUL2020

    TUTORIAL 2

    ALKANES AND CYCLOALKANES

    QUESTION 1

    Compound B
    a) Give two possible isomers of compound B.
    b) Predict the balance chemical equation for complete combustion of compound B.
    c) Identify and indicate the major and minor product(s) formed if compound B undergo
    chlorination reaction.
    d) Suggest how to synthesize compound B using suitable Grignard reagent.

    QUESTION 2
    2-bromobutane can be prepared in the lab by using organic chemicals and bromine in inert solvent.
    a) Give the initiation step, the two propagation steps and one possible termination step that
    are involve in the production of 2-bromopropane with the presence of uv light.
    b) Predict the name of the mechanism in (a).

    QUESTION 3
    State a balance equation for the complete combustion reaction of the following compounds:
    a) 2-methylpentane
    b) 2,2,3 - trimethylpentane

    QUESTION 4
    1,1-dichloroethane is the product of free radical substitution reaction of ethane. Show the overall
    mechanism including initiation, propagation and termination steps.

    QUESTION 5
    a) Cyclopropane exhibit Baeyer’s strain. Explain this statement.
    b) Compare the reactivity of ring opening reactivity between cyclopropane and cyclobutane
    based on the Baeyer’s Strain theory.
    c) Organized the following cycloalkane in correct order of decreasing stability based on
    Baeyer strain theory.
    Cyclopropane, cyclobutane, cyclopentane

    QUESTION 6
    Draw the structural formula for each of the following compounds:
    a) 3-ethyl-2,4,5-trimethyloctane
    b) 4-tert-butyl-2-chloro-3,5-dimethylnonane
    CHM258 | MAR-JUL2020

    QUESTION 7
    Compound X with the molecular formula of C4H10 produces two structural isomers, isomer D and
    isomer E. Isomer D is known to possess higher boiling point compared to isomer E. Isomer D is
    then reacted with Br2 with the presence of light to produce 2-bromobutane.
    a) Illustrate and indicate the IUPAC name of isomer A and isomer B respectively.
    b) Suggest the complete chemical equation for reaction of 2-chlorobutane with zinc in
    hydrogen chloride

    QUESTION 8
    a) Predict the products of the following reaction.

    H2O, H2SO4
    Cyclopropane

    H2, Pt

    b) Identify reagent X and reagent Y required for the following reaction.

    Reagent X Reagent Y
    Cl Cl

    QUESTION 9
    Suggest a balanced chemical equation for the following reactions:
    a) Reaction of C6H14 with bromine, Br2 in the presence of light.
    b) Reduction of 2-bromohexane

    QUESTION 10
    Show the preparation of propane from 2-chloropropane by each of the following methods using
    suitable reagent(s) and condition(s), if required.
    a) Hydrolysis of Grignard reagent.
    b) Reduction of alkyl halide.

    QUESTION 11
    Bromination of 2-methylbutane with the present of uv light will produce major and minor
    product(s).
    a) Illustrate the structural formula for all possible major and minor product(s) formed.
    b) Predict the IUPAC name for the major product(s) formed in (a).

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