Organic Chemistry (Binghampton University)
Organic Chemistry (Binghampton University)
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ISBN: 9781308795010
Author: Carey
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 10.3, Problem 4P
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The equations of initiation and propagation steps for the formation of dichloromethane by free-radical chlorination of chloromethane are to be written.

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The breaking of a covalent bond between two atoms in a way that each atom retains one of the electrons from the bond is called homolytic cleavage.

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The breaking of a covalent bond between two atoms in a way that one of theatomsretainsboth the electrons from the bond is called heterolytic cleavage.

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The movement of a single electron is shown by a Fishhook arrow andis also called as a single electron.

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Initiation describes the initial step of the formation of radicals.

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Propagation is the chain of radical reactions. Once the radical is formed in the initiation step, it reacts with suitable molecules.

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