Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305580350
Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.14P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the given compounds, the compounds that can be prepared in high yield by halogenation of an alkane has to be given.

The given compounds are

2-chloropentane

Chlorocyclopentane

2-bromo-2-methylheptane

(R)-2-bromo-3-methylbutane

2-bromo-2,4-trimethylpentane

Iodoethane

Concept Introduction:

Halogenation:

Addition of halogens to the molecules by replacing the hydrogen is said to be halogenation.

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