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Select the best reagent to convert 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane to 1-bromo-2-methylcyclohexane.

Which of the following alkenes cannot be converted into an alkyne by reacting it with bromine followed by an excess of sodium amide and then with water?

Which statement would be true of this reaction?

Antioxidants

A possible reaction of ethane with chlorine is shown below.This reaction could conceivably occur by the following chain mechanisms [1], [2], and [3]. The chain initiating step(s) is (are) ________.

Select the best reagent to convert 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane to 1-bromo-2-methylcyclohexane.

Bonus question Rank the following in order of decreasing importance as contributing structures to the resonance hybrid of formaldehyde, H2CO.  

Select the best word or phrase that completes each sentence: (addition, allylic substitution, decreases, faster, heterolysis, homolysis, increases, saturated, inductive effects, inhibitor, initiator, ionic, less, more, paired, radical resonance, selective, slower, unsaturated, unpaired, unselective, with, without)   Treatment of cyclohexene with bromine in an organic solvent leads to ……………………… by ionic intermediates.  Complete word/phrase and correct spelling (verbatim) is required. No partial credit.

Select the best word or phrase that completes each sentence: (addition, allylic substitution, decreases, faster, heterolysis, homolysis, increases, inductive effects, inhibitor, initiator, ionic, less, more, paired, radical resonance, selective, slower, unpaired, unselective, with, without)   A compound that contains an especially weak bond that serves as a source of radicals is called a radical ……………………… Complete word/phrase and correct spelling (verbatim) is required. No partial credit.

Which sequence of reagents will accomplish the following synthesis?