Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the main difference between an SN1 and an SN2 reaction in organic chemistry?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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Which of the following reactions is not typically used in the identification of organic compounds?
A
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
B
Mass Spectrometry
C
IR Spectroscopy
D
NMR Spectroscopy
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Begin by understanding the purpose of each technique listed. Identification of organic compounds typically involves analyzing their structure and functional groups.
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution is a chemical reaction where an electrophile replaces a hydrogen atom in an aromatic ring. This is a synthetic reaction used to modify aromatic compounds, not typically for identification.
Mass Spectrometry is a technique used to determine the molecular weight and structure of a compound by ionizing chemical species and sorting the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio. It is commonly used for identification.
IR Spectroscopy involves measuring the absorption of infrared radiation by a compound, which provides information about the functional groups present. It is a standard method for identifying organic compounds.
NMR Spectroscopy uses the magnetic properties of certain nuclei to provide detailed information about the structure, dynamics, reaction state, and chemical environment of molecules. It is widely used for identifying organic compounds.
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