Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry
Chemistry ⇒ Carbon and Organic Chemistry
Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the effect of a bulky base on the product distribution in E2 eliminations.
Describe the effect of resonance on the stability of carbocation intermediates.
Describe the main difference between SN1 and SN2 mechanisms in terms of their rate-determining steps.
Describe the role of a catalyst in an organic reaction mechanism.
Explain the difference between homolytic and heterolytic bond cleavage in organic reaction mechanisms.
Explain why polar aprotic solvents favor SN2 reactions.
Explain why primary alkyl halides favor SN2 mechanisms over SN1.
Explain why SN1 reactions often lead to racemization at the stereocenter.
Explain why tertiary alkyl halides do not undergo SN2 reactions efficiently.
In the context of reaction mechanisms, what is a transition state?
A secondary alkyl bromide is treated with sodium ethoxide in ethanol. Predict the major product and justify the mechanism involved.
A student proposes that the reaction of tert-butyl chloride with water proceeds via an SN2 mechanism. Critically evaluate this proposal and explain the correct mechanism.
Describe the role of hyperconjugation in stabilizing carbocation intermediates during organic reaction mechanisms.
Explain why the SN2 reaction of 1-bromobutane with sodium cyanide in DMSO is faster than the same reaction in water.
