Reaction (a) shown below produces an unequal mixture of products while reaction (b) produces an equal (racemic) mixture of products. Explain why.
Draw a suitable mechanism for the free radical bromination reaction given below.
Determine why the marked bond in the following reaction is the weakest bond.
Predict the number of alkyl bromides expected from the monobromination of the alkane given below. Do not include stereoisomers.
Predict the number of alkyl halides expected from the monobromination of the alkane given below. Include stereoisomers.
Determine the number of alkyl halides expected from the monobromination of the alkane given below. Include stereoisomers.
Which monobrominated product would be produced in good yield by the free-radical bromination of the following alkanes?
a. 2-methylbutane
b. 2,2-dimethylpropane