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Butan-2-ol cannot be directly converted to 1,2-dibromobutane. The conversion can be carried out in two stages by first converting butan-2-ol into X, which is then reacted with bromine.(continued in answers)

butan-2-ol --?→ X --Br₂→ 1,2-dibromobutane(a) State the name and draw the structural formula of X(b) State an equation and the conditions needed for the conversion of butan-2-ol into X.(c) Desc...

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Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid to form a salt. What volume of 0.2dm(-3) HCL is required to react with 4g of Magnesium? Give answer in cm(3).

First draw out the equation. Mg + HCL = MgCl₂ + H₂Now balance this equation Mg + 2HCl = MgCl₂+ H₂Next we need to work out the moles of Mg. We know that we have...

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Explain Le Chatelier's Principle

In a chemical equilibrium, the position of the equilibrium will always move to oppose any change in temperature, pressure or concentration of reactants/products. For example, if temperature is increased, ...

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How does temperature affect the position of equilibrium if the reaction is exothermic?

Imagine the reaction A + B <-> C+D where the forward reaction is exothermic. If we increase the temperature of the surroundings, the equilibrium is going to shift to the direction that reduces the t...

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