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Predict the major product(s) of the following reaction.       

In the reaction of Cl2 with ethane and UV light, which of the following reactions would be a chain termination event(s)?I) Cl∙ + CH3-CH3 → CH3-CH2-Cl + H∙II) Cl∙ + CH3-CH3 → CH3-H2C∙ + HClIII) Cl∙ + CH3-H2C∙ → CH3-CH2-ClIV) Cl2 + CH3-H2C∙ → CH3-CH2-Cl + Cl∙V) Cl2 + UV light → C l∙ + Cl∙

Which of the following is a benzylic radical?

Which of the following sequences converts 3-methyl-1-pentene into 3-bromo-3-methylpentane?

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)   A compound that prevents radical reactions from occurring is called a radical ………………………. .  Complete word/phrase and correct spelling (verbatim) is required. No partial credit.

Bonus question Identify pairs of diastereomers.

Predict the major product of the following reaction.       

Which of the following is the rate-determining step for the monobromination of cyclohexane?

How many monochlorinated products can be formed when the alkane below is heated in the presence of Cl2?

Which of the following is a propagation step in the free radical chlorination of dichloromethane?