
(a)
To determine: A mechanism that explains the fact that mustard gas is an exceptionally potent alkylating agent.
Interpretation: A mechanism is to be proposed that explains the fact that mustard gas is an exceptionally potent alkylating agent.
Concept introduction: Mustard gas was used as a poisonous chemical agent in World War I. It is much more toxic than a typical primary alkyl chloride. It is able to alkylate amino groups on important
(b)
To determine: The products that might be formed by the reaction of mustard gas with bleach.
Interpretation: The products that might be formed by the reaction of mustard gas with bleach are to be stated.
Concept introduction: Mustard gas was used as a poisonous chemical agent in World War I. It is much more toxic than a typical primary alkyl chloride. It is able to alkylate amino groups on important metabolic enzymes. It renders the enzyme inactive. Therefore, it is toxic.

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