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206 Chapter 5

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5.

The addition of H

2

in the presence of Pd/C to alkenes

A

and

B

results in the formation of the same alkane.

The addition of H

2

to alkene

A

has a heat of hydrogenation

1

-

H

°

2

of 29.7 kcal

>

mol, whereas the addition

of H

2

to alkene

B

has a heat of hydrogenation of 27.3 kcal/mol. Which is the more stable alkene,

A

or

B

?

6.

Draw structures for each of the following:

a.

allyl alcohol

b.

 3-methylcyclohexene

c.

cis

-3-heptene

d. 

vinyl bromide

7.

What is the total number of

p

bonds and rings in a hydrocarbon with a molecular formula of C

8

H

8

?

8.

Using curved arrows, show the movement of electrons in the following mechanism:

CH

3

CH CH

2

H Cl

CH

3

CH CH

3

+

CH

3

CH

Cl

CH

3

+

Cl

+

9.

A favorable (negative)

G

°

is given by:

a positive or negative

H

°

, a positive or negative

S

°

, a high or low temperature.

10.

Which of the following has a more favorable equilibrium constant (that is, which reaction favors products

more)?

a.

A reaction with a

H

°

of 4 kcal/mol or a reaction with a

H

°

of 7 kcal/mol? (Assume a constant

S

°

value.)

b.

A reaction with a positive

S

°

value that takes place at 25

°

C or the same reaction that takes place at

35

°

C?

c.

A reaction in which two reactants form one product or a reaction in which one reactant forms two

products? (Assume a constant

H

°

value.)

11.

Draw a reaction coordinate diagram for a one-step reaction with a product that is thermodynamically

unstable but kinetically stable.