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From an SN1 perspective, the more stable intermediate, the more reactive the substance. In both benzyl chloride and 1-chlorobutane, a primary carbon holds the halogen; primary carbons make awful carbocations. However, since benzyl chloride has a benzene ring in an alpha position to the primary carbon, there is the option for resonance of the carbocation to other positions in the molecule. This resonance greatly increases the stability of the intermediate to reaction, making reaction easier to initiate, increasing reactivity
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∙ 9y agoChlorobenzene is less reactive than benzene as this group's -I effect( electron withdrawing effect) is more than its +R effect ( electron donating effect ) which in turn, actually decreases the electron density of the benzene ring and make the aromatic compound less reactive towards electrophiles.
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∙ 10y agoIn chloroethane, chlorine is bonded to a methly group which is electron donating, pushing electrons towards the C-H bond, increasing its electron charge density, making it more reactive towards electrophiles. Chlorobenzene on the other hand, is formed by the attack of an electrophile, Cl+ produced by homolytic fission of the chlorine molecule. This chlorine cation substitutes into the delocalised benzene ring, and is less reactive as the charge of the molecule is spread over the whole molecule, decreasing its charge density, making it less prone to attack by other electrophiles.
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Is hydrogen recative?
Hydrogen is more reactive than Copper, but less reactive than Zinc which is less reactive than Magnesium which is less reactive than Potassium. Potassium is the most reactive of all, relatively speaking.
Why dipole moment of chlorobenzene is lower than that of cyclohexyl chloride?
In chlorobenzene, the chlorine atom is attached to hybridized carbon atom(more 's' character). In cyclohexyl chloride, the chlorine atom is attached to hybridized carbon atom (less's' character than hybridized carbon atom). Hence chlorobenzene is more electronegative than cyclohexyl chloride. Therefore, the density of electrons C-Cl bond at chlorine atom is less in chlorobenzene than cyclohexyl chloride.The density of electrons C-Cl bond at chlorine atom in chlorobenzene decreases due to the -R effect of the benzene ring which is not in cyclohexyl chloride. Due to this polarity of the C-Cl bond decreases and hence dipole moment of chlorobenzene is lower than cyclohexyl chloride.
Which is the less reactive - aluminum or lithium?
Aluminium is much less reactive than Lithium.
Are ethers least reactive?
Ethers are the least reactive class of organic compounds, moreover they are also less reactive than water
Are highly reactive but still less reactive than?
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Is hydrogen recative?
Hydrogen is more reactive than Copper, but less reactive than Zinc which is less reactive than Magnesium which is less reactive than Potassium. Potassium is the most reactive of all, relatively speaking.
Why dipole moment of chlorobenzene is lower than that of cyclohexyl chloride?
In chlorobenzene, the chlorine atom is attached to hybridized carbon atom(more 's' character). In cyclohexyl chloride, the chlorine atom is attached to hybridized carbon atom (less's' character than hybridized carbon atom). Hence chlorobenzene is more electronegative than cyclohexyl chloride. Therefore, the density of electrons C-Cl bond at chlorine atom is less in chlorobenzene than cyclohexyl chloride.The density of electrons C-Cl bond at chlorine atom in chlorobenzene decreases due to the -R effect of the benzene ring which is not in cyclohexyl chloride. Due to this polarity of the C-Cl bond decreases and hence dipole moment of chlorobenzene is lower than cyclohexyl chloride.
What element is less reactive than potassium but more reactive than carbon?
Sodium
Is titanium more reactive than sodium?
No, titanium is less reactive than sodium.
Is noble gases metals that are more reactive than the transition elements but less reactive than the alkali metals?
No, the noble gasses are nonmetals that are less reactive than all other elements.
Is copper more reactive then aluminium?
No, copper is less reactive than aluminum.
What metal is more reactive than lead but less reactive than zinc?
In between these two, there are nickel, tin lead and hydrogen.They all are more reactive than copper but less reactive than iron.For your convenience, here is the reactive series of elements in order of decreasing reactivity:-Potassiumsodiumbariumcalciummagnesiumaluminiummanganesezincironnickeltinleadhydrogencoppermercurysilvergoldplatinum
Which is the less reactive - aluminum or lithium?
Aluminium is much less reactive than Lithium.
Is francium more or less reactive than cesium?
Francium is considered to be more reactive than caesium.
Name an alkali metal that is more reactive than K Na or Li Name an alkali metal that is less reactive?
Hydrogen (H) is more reactive. Francium (Fr) is less reactive.
Would a metal in group 13 be more or less reactive than a metal in group 12?
Zn is more reactive than Ga, Cd is more reactive than In; but Tl is more reactive than Hg.
How easy is it to separate compounds of chlorobenzene and bromobenzene?
The simplest method would be distillation, because bromobenzene has a higher boiling point than chlorobenzene.
