Concept explainers
To determine: The authenticity of the statement “The weaker a single bond in a molecule, the greater the chance it will be the site of a reaction (compare to stronger single bonds in the molecule).”
Answer to Problem 1DE
Solution: The given statement is true.
Explanation of Solution
A molecule with weaker single bond is more reactive than a molecule with a stronger single bond because of less stability of the weaker single bond. Thus, it requires relatively less energy to break to react with other atoms or molecules. Similarly, large amount of energy is required to break a strong single bond and there is less chance of it to be the site of a reaction.
Thus, weaker a single bond in a molecule, the greater the chance it will be the site of a reaction.
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