When the aromatic ring is named as a side chain or functional group, it is referred to as the ________ group.
A) phenyl
B) benzyl
C) xylyl
D) toluyl
E) benzoyl
Question 2
In the reaction shown, ________ is the oxidizing agent because it ________. Ni (s) + CuCl2 (aq) Cu (s) + NiCl2 (aq)
A) Ni; causes reduction
B) Ni; gets reduced
C) CuCl2; causes reduction
D) CuCl2; gets reduced
E) NiCl2; gets reduced
Question 3
The element chlorine is very reactive as a(an) ________ agent because it readily ________ electrons to form the chloride ion.
A) oxidizing; loses
B) oxidizing; gains
C) reducing; loses
D) reducing; gains
E) none of the above