Explain why 1-chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, even though it is a tertiary alkyl halide, is virtually unreactive in the SN1 reaction. (It has been estimated that it is 1013 times as reactive as tert-butyl chloride!) (Hint: Consider the preferred geometry of the reactive intermediate.)
1/11/17 - Chap 1 What is Chemistry Week 1 notes Objectives: ● Distinguish between Atoms & Molecules ● Distinguish between Elements & Compounds ● Visualize microscopic level Study of matter - Anything taking up space ↓ Changes of matter ↓ Chemistry ★ Atoms - lowest state of matter ★ Molecules - 2 or more atoms joined ★ Elements - 1 type of atom ★Compounds - 2 or more types of atoms joined Ex: Ne -1 Atom - Atomic element - o Ex: O - 2 Atoms - Molecular element -oo 2 Ex: CO - 2 different Atoms- Molecular Compound -Oo Classification: ● Classify Sample based on composition ● Macroscopic properties & micr