Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms

What is the main characteristic of the alkoxymercuration-demercuration reaction?

• It involves carbocation rearrangements.

• It follows anti-Markovnikov regiochemistry.

• It is a radical reaction.

• It proceeds with Markovnikov regiochemistry.

In the reaction mechanism, what is the role of the mercurinium ion?

• It prevents the reaction from proceeding.

• It stabilizes the carbocation.

• It acts as a nucleophile.

• It rearranges to form a more stable ion.

Why does ethanol attack the more substituted carbon in the reaction?

• Because it is less sterically hindered.

• Due to electrostatic attractions.

• Due to resonance stabilization.

• Because it has a negative charge.

What is the purpose of the acid-base proton transfer reaction in this mechanism?

• To initiate a radical reaction.

• To remove the positive charge on oxygen.

• To add a hydrogen to the carbon.

• To stabilize the carbocation.

What is the role of sodium borohydride in the second step of the reaction?

• It stabilizes the carbocation.

• It initiates a radical reaction.

• It replaces mercury acetate with a hydrogen atom.

• It adds an ethyl group.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Organic Chemistry Tutor's YouTube membership program?

• Videos on specific topics like stereochemistry.

• Live tutoring sessions.

• Practice exams with multiple choice questions.

• Access to extended video versions.

What is the main benefit of joining the Organic Chemistry Tutor's membership program?

• Free lab equipment.

• One-on-one tutoring sessions.

• Extended and additional video content.

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Which of the following topics is covered in the Organic Chemistry Tutor's video playlists?

• Inorganic chemistry.

• Stereochemistry.

• Biochemistry.

• Quantum mechanics.

How long is the full version of the Organic Chemistry Tutor's exam review video?

• 8 hours.

• 6 hours.

• 2 hours.

• 42 minutes.

What is the duration of the free version of the Organic Chemistry Tutor's practice exam video?

• 42 minutes.

• 33 minutes.

• 10 minutes.

• 2 hours.