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Write equations and give the mechanism for the reaction of butanone with: 1) NaBH4 and 2) HCN

The first thing we need to do in this type of organic chemical reaction, is identify our electrophiles and nucleophiles. We know that due to the electronegativity of the oxygen atom in carbonyl compounds ...

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Describe the structure and bonding in Benzene (C6H6).

Benzene is a planar 6 membered cyclic ring, with each atom in the ring being a carbon atom (Homo-aromatic). Each carbon atom is sp^2 hybridised being bonded to two other carbon atoms and one hydrogen atom...

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A sample of nitrogen gas is heated to 100°C, at a pressure of 10kPa and volume of 0.2m^3. How many moles of gas are present?

In order to answer this question, the equation: PV=nRT must be used.P is pressure, V is volume, n is moles, R is the gas constant and T is temperature. Firstly the units in the question must be converted ...

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Answered by Tara B. Chemistry tutor
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What is the definition of "Enthalpy Change of Formation"

The Enthalpy change when one mole of product is formed from its elements under standard states and conditions.

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Why does ethanoyl chloride have a lower boiling point that pentanoyl chloride?

This question is referring to the size of molecule and its relation to boiling point. The boiling point is higher when the intermolecular interactions are weaker. Intermolecular interactions are weaker in...

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