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Explain the resistance to bromination of benzene in comparison to phenol.

In phenol, one of the lone pairs of electrons in a p-orbital of the oxygen atom in the -OH group overlaps with the delocalised ring of electrons in the ring. This lone pair is partially d...

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Explain why ionic substances have high melting points?

Ionic substances have high melting points because a lot of energy is required to break the strong, electrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ion in the ionic substance.

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What are the similarities and differences between atoms of the isotopes Cl-35 and Cl-37

The numbers 35 and 37 are the mass numbers for the two isotopes of chlorine. They both have the same atomic number(proton number) as they are the same element, hence they also have the same number of elec...

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What are the 2 methods used to manufacture ethanol? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?

The hydration of ethene: Ethene and steam are passed over a catalyst - concentrated phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) - at 300^OC and 60-70 atmospheres. This process is fast, continu...

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