Chemistry MCQS

561. The reaction between an alkyl halide and a metal (e.g., lithium or magnesium) in the presence of an ether solvent is called:
a) Grignard reaction
b) Friedel-Crafts reaction
c) Wittig reaction
d) Williamson ether synthesis


562. The reaction between an alkyl halide and a metal (e.g., lithium or magnesium) in the presence of an ether solvent results in the formation of:
a) An alkane
b) An alkene
c) An alkyne
d) An organometallic compound


563. Alkyl halides are commonly used as intermediates in the synthesis of various organic compounds due to their:
a) High reactivity
b) Low reactivity
c) Stability
d) Non-toxicity


564. Which of the following alkyl halides is most likely to undergo substitution reactions?
a) Primary alkyl halide
b) Secondary alkyl halide
c) Tertiary alkyl halide
d) They have the same likelihood of substitution


565. The conversion of an alkyl halide to an alkene involves the removal of a:
a) Hydrogen atom
b) Halogen atom
c) Carbon atom
d) Nitrogen atom


566. The reaction between an alkyl halide and an amine in the presence of a base is an example of:
a) Substitution
b) Addition
c) Elimination
d) Condensation


567. Alkyl halides can be converted to alkenes through which reaction?
a) Dehydration
b) Hydrogenation
c) Halogenation
d) Oxidation


568. The reaction between an alkyl halide and a sulfur compound is an example of:
a) Substitution
b) Addition
c) Elimination
d) Condensation


569. Alkyl halides are valuable synthetic intermediates and are widely used in various industries, including:
a) Pharmaceuticals
b) Plastics
c) Agriculture
d) All of the above


570. Atomic orbital needs at least __ of the volume of space to find an electron.
(A) 85%
(B) 87%
C) 95%
(D) 98%


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