2-Chloro-2-Methylbutane Exercises:

1. Determine the limiting reagent for the preparation of 2-chloro-2-methylbutane, and calculate the theoretical yield of the product.

2. Why is this reaction carried out at room temperature rather than at elevated temperatures?

3. Is this reaction an S_N1 or S_N2 process ?

4. Write the structures of any possible side products that might be formed in this reaction.

5. After the initial reaction is carried out, and the crude product is isolated, it is washed

with dilute sodium bicarbonate solution. What is the purpose for this wash, and could

dilute sodium hydroxide be used instead of sodium bicarbonate ? Explain briefly.