Pre-Quiz 6

1. Hydrogenation of an alkene requires a catalyst such as

a) platinum

b) palladium

c) rhodium

d) nickel

* e) any of the above

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2. The Markovnikov Rule applies to

* a) regiochemistry of addition

b) stereochemistry of addition

c) substitution reactions

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3. An anti addition of bromine to cyclopentene would give

a) cis-1,2-dibromocyclopentane

* b) trans-1,2-dibromocyclopentane

c) an equal mixture of cis- and trans-1,2-dibromocyclopentane

d) an unequal mixture of cis- and trans-1,2-dibromocyclopentane

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4. Anti-Markovnikov addition is observed in the case of

a) bromination

b) halohydrin formation

* c) hydroboration/oxidation

d) hydration

e) none of the above

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5. The polymer made from vinyl chloride is commonly called

a) Teflon

b) Kevlar

c) HDPE

d) rubber

* e) PVC