The specific rotation of optically pure R-sec-butyl alcohol is -13.52°. An optically pure sample of R-sec-butyl bromide was converted into the corresponding sec-butyl alcohol via an SN2 reaction. What is the specific rotation of the product, assuming 100% yield?()
A. -13.52°
B. between 0° and -13.52°
C. between 0° and +13.52°
D. +13.52°
E. zero
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Identify the alkyl halide that reacts the fastest in an SN2 reaction.()
A. 2-chloro-2-methylpropane
B. 2-chlorobutane
C. 1-chlorobutane
D. chloromethane
Identify the best nucleophile in an SN2 reaction.()
A. isopropoxide ion
B. tert-butoxide ion
C. ethoxide ion
D. tert-pentoxide ion
The reagent needed to convert 2-butyne to cis-2-butene is ________.()
A. H2/Pt
B. H2/Lindlar's catalyst
C. H+/Zinc dust
D. Li/NH3
E. Na/NH3
Which of the following improperly describes the physical properties of an alkyne? ()
A. relatively nonpolar
B. nearly insoluble in water
C. less dense than water
D. insoluble in most organic solvents