Formation of Bromocyclopentane from Br2 and 1-Methylcyclopentane

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The reaction of bromine (Br2) with 1-methylcyclopentane results in the formation of brominated products, primarily involving the substitution at the carbon atom adjacent to the methyl group. The most likely product is 1-bromo-1-methylcyclopentane, where bromine replaces a hydrogen atom on the most substituted carbon. The reaction mechanism involves radical formation, necessitating specific conditions such as temperature and the presence of light to initiate the reaction. Understanding the reactivity of the cyclic structure is crucial for predicting the outcome of this halogenation process.

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what is the product formed when Br2 is added to 1-methylcyclopentane?
 
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im thinking CH3CH2CH2CH2CBr3.. is that correct?
another answer i was thinking of is..
CH3Ch2CHBrCH2CBr3
 
First you need to find out what the reactive groups are, then what the reaction mechanism is. Can you make a guess?
 
ilovephysicssomuch said:
what is the product formed when Br2 is added to 1-methylcyclopentane?
Mixing it or burning it? Yes, it makes a huge difference.

Also, try not to express your cyclic answers as straight chains. I know it's hard to express cyclic answers, but try to put into words what you think is happening.

Whatever happens, it will probably happen to the carbon with the methyl group on it since that's the most substituted.
 
be sure to state the full conditions of the reaction, especially all of the reagents.
 

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