Fluorine has seven electrons in 2p-subshell whereas chlorine has seven electrons in its 3p-subshell. 3p-subshell is relatively larger than 2p-subshell. Therefore, repulsion among the electrons will be more in the 2p-shell of fluorine than 3p-subshell in chlorine. Due to the smaller size and thus, the greater electron-electron repulsions, fluorine will not accept an incoming electron with the same as chlorine.

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At the end of the isomerization reaction, what chemical is used to quench the residual bromine?At the end of the isomerization r

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Answer: Cyclohexene

Explanation:

Cyclohexane belongs to the Alkenes family. Alkenes react in the cold with pure liquid bromine, or with a solution of bromine in an organic solvent like tetrachloromethane. The double bond breaks, and a bromine atom get attached to each carbon. The bromine loses its original red-brown color to give a colorless liquid. In the case of the reaction with ethene, 1,2-dibromoethane is formed. When bromine is added to cyclohexane in the dark room, there won't be any reaction. If the mixture is exposed to light however, free bromine radicals are generated. In this condition, polybrominated products can be produced as well.

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