Understanding Reaction Mechanisms

What can substrate inspection reveal about a reaction mechanism?

• Substrate inspection reveals the temperature at which a reaction occurs.

• Substrate inspection identifies the color change during a reaction.

• Substrate inspection can determine the final products of a reaction.

• Substrate inspection can reveal details about the reaction mechanism, including the nature of interactions, transition states, and intermediates.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in substrate inspection?

• Thickness of the substrate

• Color of the substrate

• Texture of the substrate

• Material composition of the substrate

What is the name of the functional group present in the molecule below?

• Acid chloride

• Amide

• Amine

• Ketone

Identify the carbocation environment

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Methyl

Which of the following is the correct carbocation environment of the compound in the diagram?

• Methyl

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Primary

Identify the type of reaction shown below

• Elimination

• Substitution

• Addition

• Rearrangement

Which reagent property is crucial for determining its role in a reaction mechanism?

• Stability

• Solubility

• Reactivity

• Color change

Identify the type of reaction shown in the diagram

• Addition

• Elimination

• Substitution

• Rearrangement

Electrophilic reagents are electron-poor species that can accept an electron pair to form a new _______ bond

Which of the following shows the correct partial charges?

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