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Which of the structures shown are examples of the monobrominated compounds (including stereoisomers) produced when 2-propyl-1-pentene is treated with NBS and UV light irradiation?

Which of the following could be used to synthesize polyethylene from ethane?

Select the best word or phrase that completes each sentence: (addition, allylic substitution, decreases, faster, heterolysis, homolysis, increases, inductive effects, inhibitor, initiator, ionic, less, more, paired, radical, resonance, selective, slower, unpaired, unselective, with, without)   Treatment of cyclohexene with N-bromosuccinimide in the presence of light leads to allylic substitution by ………………………..  intermediates.  Complete word/phrase and correct spelling (verbatim) is required. No partial credit.

Identify the likely major product(s) of the reaction shown.

Select the appropriate synthetic route for the reaction shown.

Upon treatment of 1-methylcyclopentene with NBS and irradiation with UV light multiple compounds (including stereoisomers) are produced, including the one shown below. How many compounds are formed in total?

Bonus question Provide an appropriate synthetic route to prepare 1,3-dibromopropan-2-ol from propene. You need to enter your answer as follows : 1. ……….   2. ….   3. ….  ect. The reagent/chemical and reaction condition should be entered in sequence and proper structure. No partial credit.         

Select the best word or phrase that completes each sentence: (addition, allylic substitution, decreases, faster, heterolysis, homolysis, increases, inductive effects, inhibitor, initiator, ionic, less, more, paired, radical, resonance, selective, slower, unpaired, unselective, with, without)   The stability of a radical …………………………… as the number of alkyl groups bonded to the radical carbon increases.  Complete word/phrase and correct spelling (verbatim) is required. No partial credit.

Select an appropriate synthetic route for the following equation.

Cyclic compound A has molecular formula C5H10 and undergoes monochlorination to yield exactly three different constitutional isomers. Which of the following shows compound A?