Answer:
Repeated SN2 reactions occur leading to the formation of a racemic mixture
Explanation:
S-2-iodooctane is a chiral alkyl halide with an asymmetric carbon atom. The presence of an asymmetric carbon atom implies that it can rotate plane polarized light and thus lead to optical isomerism. The two configurations of the compound are R/S according to the Cahn-Prelong-Ingold system.
However, when S-2-iodooctane is treated with sodium iodide in acetone, repeated SN2 reactions occur since the iodide ion is both a good nucleophile and a good leaving group. Hence a racemic modification is formed in the system with time hence we end up with (±)- Iodooctane.
Answer:
275g
Explanation:
Depending on the molar mass you are given, you can use that to solve this.
(I'm going based on my science class' molar mass of sulphur being 32.07g/mol)
Starting off, the formula for finding moles is
n=m/M (moles = mass / molar mass)
We can manipulate this equation to solve for mass.
m=Mn
now fill in what we now.
m = 32.07*8.56
mass = 274.5192
Now round for significant digits (if you are needed to do)
mass = 275g
Because they’re both made up of two substances that are not chemically combined
