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Describe a two step reaction route that can convert 1-Butene (CH2CHCH2CH3) into a compound that is more soluble in water. Use mechanisms to aid your answer (HINT: one of the steps involves nucleophilic substitution)

CH₂CHCH₂CH₃ + HBr (room temp) --> CH₃CH(Br)CH₂CH₃CH₃CH(Br)CH₂CH₃ + NaOH (reflux) --> CH₃...

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Rank the following compounds in acending order of melting point (and explain your reasoning): CH3CH2CH2NH2, CH3CH2CH3, CH3CH2CH2OH

CH₃CH₂CH₃ , CH₃CH₂CH₂NH₂ , CH₃CH₂CH₂OHThe only major intermolecular force that takes place in ...

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Find the tangent to the curve y=x^2 +2x at point (1,3)

In order to find the gradient we need to differentiate d/Dx = 2x + 2using our point, the gradient is 4using y = mx+cy = 4x +cusing our pointsy= 4x - 1

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How do I write a good conclusion in an English Literature essay?

The conclusion of your essay is just as important as your introductory paragraph and should be planned before you begin to write the essay. Although it may be shorter than the other paragraphs within your...

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3.786g of hydrated zinc sulphate, ZnSO4•xH2O, is heated to remove all water of crystallisation. The mass of anhydrous ZnSO4 formed is 2.122g. What is the formula of the hydrated zinc sulphate?

Water of crystallisation describes water molecules that are bonded into a crystalline structure of a compound. By knowing the mass of the hydrated salt (3.786g) and of the anhydrous salt (2.122g) it is po...

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