Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
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Author: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.5TIY
(a)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: Overall equation and the propagation steps of the mechanism for the chlorination of chloromethane to furnish dichloromethane should be written.
Concept introduction: The monochlorination performed with ultraviolet light proceeds via radical chain mechanism. Chlorine transforms
The fundamental radical chain mechanism is summarized in the illustration as follows:
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The formation of small amount of ethane in chlorination of methane should be determined.
Concept introduction: The monochlorination performed with ultraviolet light proceeds via radical chain mechanism. Chlorinetransforms
The fundamental radical chain mechanism is summarized in the illustration as follows:
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Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
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