A-A* (AO3/4) - Organic 1

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• What intermediate organic molecule would be needed in this transformation?

• What type of reaction will form a halogenoalkane from an alkane?

• The elimination of halogenoalkanes to form alkenes is achieved through the use of potassium hydroxide. Potassium hydroxide can also be used to form alcohols from halogenoalkanes in a substitution reaction.
  What solvent is required in order to favour an elimination reaction?

• Both molecules A and B can form the product shown in the diagram.
  Which of the molecules would favour the elimination reaction over a substitution reaction?