Help me explain the following:
1. What is the role of CCl4 in bromination reactions? Howcan it fulfill its role?
2. Explain why terminal alkynes are acidic.
3. Explain the bromination reaction of benzene, toluene, and cyclohexane.
4. Give the reagent and the reaction conditions that would distinguish between the ff. compounds:
a. benzene and ethylbenzene
b. 1-butyne and 2-butyne
c. 2-methypentane and 2-methyl-2-pentene
d. toluene and 1-methylcyclohexane
Thanks in advance!
2007-03-07
03:21:33
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