Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The more reactive compound of the given pair has to be stated and explained.
Concept introduction:
Ring strain: A type of instability that exists when bonds in a molecule from angles that are abnormal (deviate from ideal bond angles).
Reaction of
Generally, alkanes are not very reactive. But on heating and irradiated with light of a suitable wavelength radical reaction occurs forming
(b)
Interpretation:
The more reactive compound of the given pair has to be stated and explained.
Concept introduction:
Reaction of
Addition reaction: Alkene reacts with polar reagent (like
Reaction of alkanes:
Generally, alkanes are not very reactive. But on heating and irradiated with light of a suitable wavelength radical reaction occurs forming alkyl halides.
(c)
Interpretation:
The more reactive compound of the given pair has to be stated and explained.
Concept introduction:
Functional group: A group of atoms that gives the behavior of the chemical compounds.
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