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Ch.22 - Organic Chemistry
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Capitolo 22, Problema 99c

Classify each organic reaction as combustion, alkane substitution, alkene addition or hydrogenation, aromatic substitution, or alcohol substitution, elimination, or oxidation.
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Identify the type of organic compound involved in the reaction. Look for functional groups or structural features such as alkanes, alkenes, aromatics, or alcohols.
Examine the reactants and products to determine what changes occur during the reaction. For example, check if a hydrogen atom is replaced, if a double bond is broken, or if oxygen is added.
Consider the reaction conditions, such as the presence of a catalyst, heat, or specific reagents, which can provide clues about the type of reaction.
Match the observed changes and conditions to the characteristics of the reaction types: combustion involves oxygen and produces CO2 and H2O; substitution involves replacing an atom or group; addition involves adding atoms to a double bond; hydrogenation involves adding hydrogen; oxidation involves increasing the oxygen content or removing hydrogen.
Classify the reaction based on the analysis from the previous steps, ensuring that the observed changes align with the definition of one of the specified reaction types.

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