Halogenation at the α Position of Carbonyls Can Be Performed

question 57

Essay

Halogenation at the α position of carbonyls can be performed in acidic or basic conditions, but
with different results.In acidic conditions, the reaction stops at the monohalogenated product, but
under basic conditions, additional halogenations occur.Explain.

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Definitions:

O

O, also known as Oxygen, is a chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in many living organisms.

S

Sulfur, a yellow, odorless, brittle nonmetallic element used in making sulfuric acid, matches, and fertilizers.

Lewis Dot Structures

Diagrams that show the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

Valence Electrons

The electrons in the outer shell of an atom that are available for forming bonds with other atoms.