Chapter 6, Problem 6.58SP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The products that can be formed if the given compound reacts with the reagent, NBS.

Interpretation: The products that can be formed if the given compound reacts with the reagent, NBS is to be shown.

Concept introduction: The reaction that includes the addition of one or more bromine atoms in a compound is known as bromination reaction. Bromination reaction is a type of halogenation reaction. In this reaction, NBS (source of ${\text{Br}}^{·}$) that is $\text{N}-\text{bromosuccinimide}$ is used as a reagent which helps in the radical substitution.

A molecule that is uncharged and contains an unpaired electron is termed as free radical. Free radicals are highly reactive materials, but they have short life span.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The mechanism that accounts for the observed products in the given reaction.

Interpretation: The mechanism that accounts for the observed products in the given reaction is to be shown.

Concept introduction: The reaction that includes the addition of one or more bromine atoms in a compound is known as bromination reaction. Bromination reaction is a type of halogenation reaction. In this reaction, NBS (source of ${\text{Br}}^{·}$) that is $\text{N}-\text{bromosuccinimide}$ is used as a reagent which helps in the radical substitution.

A molecule that is uncharged and contains an unpaired electron is termed as free radical. Free radicals are highly reactive materials, but they have short life span.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The mechanism that accounts for the observed products in the given reaction.

Interpretation: The mechanism that accounts for the observed products in the given reaction is to be shown.

Concept introduction: The reaction that includes the addition of one or more bromine atoms in a compound is known as bromination reaction. Bromination reaction is a type of halogenation reaction. In this reaction, NBS (source of ${\text{Br}}^{·}$) that is $\text{N}-\text{bromosuccinimide}$ is used as a reagent which helps in the radical substitution.

A molecule that is uncharged and contains an unpaired electron is termed as free radical. Free radicals are highly reactive materials, but they have short life span.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The mechanism that accounts for the observed products in the given reaction.

Interpretation: The mechanism that accounts for the observed products in the given reaction is to be shown.

Concept introduction: The reaction that includes the addition of one or more bromine atoms in a compound is known as bromination reaction. Bromination reaction is a type of halogenation reaction. In this reaction NBS (source of ${\text{Br}}^{·}$) that is $\text{N}-\text{bromosuccinimide}$ is used as a reagent which helps in the radical substitution.

A molecule that is uncharged and contains an unpaired electron is termed as free radical. Free radicals are highly reactive materials, but they have short life span.