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The surfaces named contacts #2 and #3 are examples of ________.

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, resonance, selective, slower, unpaired, unselective, with, without)     Allylic radicals are stabilized by ……………………….. , making them more stable than tertiary radicals. Complete word/phrase and correct spelling (verbatim) is required. No partial credit.

What is the major product of the following reaction sequence?

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)   Radical halogenation reactions occur ………………………… racemization at a stereogenic center.      Complete word/phrase and correct spelling (verbatim) is required. No partial credit.  

Using retrosynthetic synthesis, determine which compound(s) could lead to the alkene shown below in a single step.    

Predict the possible product(s) of the reaction shown below: 

What is the major product obtained from the reaction of 2-methyl-2-butene with hydrogen bromide in the presence of peroxides?

Which of the following statements about radicals and radical reactions is not true?

In the molecule shown below, determine which of the labeled bonds is expected to have the lowest bond dissociation energy. 

What is the major product obtained from the reaction of 2-methyl-2-butene with hydrogen bromide in the presence of peroxides?