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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.3.1.4Reaction mechanisms

Reaction mechanisms in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.3.1.4.1Describe the mechanisms of free-radical substitution, electrophilic addition and electrophilic substitution.

Lessons

  • Electrophilic substitution in arenes

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  • Free-radical substitution of alkanes

    40 min

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  • The electrophilic addition mechanism

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  • Types of organic reaction and mechanism language

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Reaction mechanisms: sample question

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Why can a non-polar bromine molecule act as an electrophile towards ethene?

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