In an experiment ethyliodide in ether is allowed to stand over magnesium pieces. Magnesium dissolves and product is formed
a) Name the product and write the equation for the reaction.
b) Why all the reagents used in the reaction should be dry? Explain
c) How is acetone prepared from the product obtained in the experiment.

What are Freons? Discuss their uses and environmental effects

Explain the mechanism of S_N1 reaction by highlighting the stereochemistry behind it

Starting from CH₃MgI, How will you prepare the following?
i) Acetic acid
ii) Acetone
iii) Ethyl acetate
iv) Iso propyl alcohol
v) Methyl cyanide.

Explain the preparation of the following compounds
i) DDT
ii) Chloroform
iii) Biphenyl
iv) Chloropicrin
v) Freon-12