Question 1
Consider the haloalkane shown below: 2-bromopropane. In this molecule, identify which type of carbon atom the bromine is bonded to.
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Chemistry · Unit 4 · Properties and structure of organic materials · Structure of organic compounds
Determine the primary, secondary and tertiary carbon atoms in haloalkanes and alcohols.
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Question 2
Consider the haloalkane structure shown below: $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}(\text{Cl})\text{CH}_2\text{CH}(\text{Br})\text{CH}_3$ (a) Identify which carbon atom is bonded to the chlorine substituent and classify it as primary, secondary, or tertiary. [1 mark] (b) Determine the classification of the carbon atom that carries the bromine and explain your reasoning by stating how many carbon atoms are bonded to it. [1 mark]
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Question 3
Which structural formula represents a tertiary alcohol?
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