Comments on: O Levels Chemistry Questions – Organic Chemistry (Addition Reaction)

By: NAVEED KHAN

NAVEED KHAN — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:51:39 +0000

the answer is D b/c it is an addition rxn of Alkene not a Substitution rxn
and addition rxn normaly does not require uv light and it can not be an alkane
b/c it will not satisfy the alkane formula

By: sean

sean — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:30:16 +0000

Good analysis using Elimination Method.

That is the approach towards such question in Organic Chemistry.

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By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:43:25 +0000

Heya. I would like to try this qn.

A is out as the reaction is more likely to be an addition reaction since only one product is formed. Thus, not a substitution rxn.

B is out as explained in A

C is out as the hydrocarbon cannot be an alkane as it doesnt undergo addition rxn

My answer would be D. An alkene