A mixture propane and bromine is exposed to sunlight. The reaction equation is given below. ??3??2??3 + ??2 + ?? → ? + ? a. State the type of the reaction above. b. What is the function of sunlight in the reaction? c. Draw the structure of the monosubstituted products, A and B. identify the major products. d. Write the mechanism for the formation of the major product. e. What would happen if the mixture is kept in the dark at room temperature?

A mixture propane and bromine is exposed to sunlight. The reaction equation is given below. ??3??2??3 + ??2 + ?? → ? + ? a. State the type of the reaction above. b. What is the function of sunlight in the reaction? c. Draw the structure of the monosubstituted products, A and B. identify the major products. d. Write the mechanism for the formation of the major product. e. What would happen if the mixture is kept in the dark at room temperature?

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry

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Author:Andrei Straumanis

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Chapter8: Addition Via Carbocation

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