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What product is obtained when toluene is treated with Cl in the presence of light.

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To determine the product obtained when toluene is treated with chlorine (Cl2) in the presence of light, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Reactants The reactants in this reaction are toluene (C6H5CH3) and chlorine gas (Cl2). Toluene consists of a benzene ring (C6H5) with a methyl group (CH3) attached to it. ### Step 2: Understand the Reaction Conditions The presence of light indicates that this reaction will proceed via a free radical mechanism. Light provides the energy needed to break the Cl-Cl bond, generating chlorine radicals (Cl•). ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-HALOALKANES AND HALOARENES-REVISION EXERCISE (Very short Answer Questions)
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  2. Write the IUPAC name of

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  3. Which of the following is most reactive towards S(N)2 reaction? CH(3...

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  4. WURTZ REACTION

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  6. Write the IUPAC name of the following compound : (CH(3))(3)C CH(2)Br

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  7. Give the IUPAC name of the following compound. CH(2)=C-underset(CH(3...

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  8. Draw the structure of DDT.

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  9. What happens when CH(3)-Br is treated with KCN?

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  10. Write the IUPAC name of CH(3)CH=CH-underset(Br)underset(|)overset(CH(3...

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  11. Write the IUPAC name of (CH(3))(2)CHCH(CI)CH(3).

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  12. Which compound in the following pair undergoes faster S(N)1 reaction?

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  13. Arrange the following halides in order of increasing S(N)2 reactivity:...

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  14. Which would undergo S(N^(2)) reaction faster in the following pair and...

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  15. Out CH(3)-underset(CH(3))underset(|)(CH)-CH(2)-Cl and CH(3)-CH(2)-und...

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  16. What product is obtained when toluene is treated with Cl in the presen...

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  17. Write the structure of 1-Bromo-4-chlorobut-2-ene

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  18. Write the structure of 3-Bromo-2-methylprop-1-ene

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  19. Write IUPAC name of the given compound:

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  20. Write one stereochemical difference between S(N)1 and S(N)2 reactions.

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