Bromination of Hydrocarbons

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The light initiated bromination of pentane, hexane isomers, alkyl benzenes and a comparison of bromination of pentane and pentene are demonstrated.

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Bromine is added to two test tubes of pentane. One tube is exposed to intense light, which initiates bromination.

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Bromination of 2,3-dimethylbutane and 2,2-dimethylbutane is demonstrated and the reaction rates are compared.

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Bromine is added to benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and cumene and the reaction rates are compared.

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Bromine is added to pentane and pentene. In the absence of intense light, only pentene reacts.

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Bromine is added to pentane and pentene. In the absence of intense light, only pentene reacts. (This version has no labels or voice)