Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

18. Aromaticity

Naming Benzene Rings

Organic Chemistry

18. Aromaticity

Naming Benzene Rings

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Problem 1a,b,c

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Classify each compound as an alkyl halide, a vinyl halide, or an aryl halide.
(a) CH₃CHCFCH₃
(b) (CH₃)₃CBr
(c) CH₃CCl₃

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Step 1: Understand the definitions of alkyl halides, vinyl halides, and aryl halides. An alkyl halide contains a halogen atom (Cl, Br, I, or F) bonded to an sp³-hybridized carbon atom. A vinyl halide contains a halogen atom bonded to an sp²-hybridized carbon atom in a double bond. An aryl halide contains a halogen atom bonded directly to a benzene ring or aromatic system.

Step 2: Analyze compound (a) CH3CHCFCH3. Identify the halogen atom (F) and determine the hybridization of the carbon it is bonded to. The halogen is bonded to a carbon that is part of a double bond, making it sp²-hybridized. This classifies the compound as a vinyl halide.

Step 3: Analyze compound (b) (CH3)3CBr. Identify the halogen atom (Br) and determine the hybridization of the carbon it is bonded to. The halogen is bonded to a tertiary carbon (sp³-hybridized), which classifies the compound as an alkyl halide.

Step 4: Analyze compound (c) CH3CCl3. Identify the halogen atoms (Cl) and determine the hybridization of the carbon they are bonded to. The halogens are bonded to a single sp³-hybridized carbon atom, which classifies the compound as an alkyl halide.

Step 5: Summarize the classifications: (a) is a vinyl halide, (b) is an alkyl halide, and (c) is an alkyl halide. This classification is based on the hybridization of the carbon atoms bonded to the halogens.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Alkyl Halides

Alkyl halides are organic compounds where a halogen atom (F, Cl, Br, I) is bonded to an sp3 hybridized carbon atom. They are derived from alkanes by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with halogen atoms. Common examples include bromoethane and chloropropane, which are used in various chemical reactions and applications.

Vinyl Halides

Vinyl halides are compounds in which a halogen atom is bonded to a carbon atom that is part of a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C). This structure gives vinyl halides unique reactivity compared to alkyl halides. An example is vinyl chloride, which is used in the production of PVC (polyvinyl chloride).

Aryl Halides

Aryl halides are organic compounds where a halogen atom is attached to an aromatic ring, such as benzene. The halogen is bonded to a carbon atom that is part of the aromatic system, influencing the compound's reactivity and stability. Examples include chlorobenzene and bromobenzene, which are important in organic synthesis and industrial applications.

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