Introduction to General Chemistry I:
Tutorial 3
Lecture 2.7-2.8
1. Name the following compounds
2. For the reaction of 2-methylpropene with HCl
a) Draw the structures of the two possible intermediates
and state, giving a reason, which is the one formed.
b) Draw the structures of the major product formed.
3. For the reaction of 2-methylpropene with Br2
(a) Show, using structures, the alkene reactant and
product.
(b) Draw the structures of the possible intermediate(s)
(c) With the aid of structures show the reaction
mechanism.
4. Propene reacts with hydrogen bromide to form 2-bromopropane.
(a)Write a balanced equation for the reaction
(b)Describe the mechanism of the reaction
(c)Give the name of another possible product
(d)Explain why the product mentioned in (c) is not the major
product
(a)Draw the energy level of this reaction
5. Provide the structure of product formed (A-D) when 2-
methylpropene reacts with each of the reagents in the
reactions below. Name Catalyst A and B.