Which ketone in each pair is more reactive? a. 2-heptanone or 4-heptanone,
b. bromomethyl phenyl ketone or chloromethyl phenyl ketone

a. 2-heptanone is more reactive than 4-heptanone

b. chloromethyl phenyl ketone is more reactive than bromomethyl phenyl ketone

Explanation:

The reactivity of the carbonyl compound (ketone ) is affected by the steric effect. The steric effect is a hindrance that occurs in the structure or reactivity of a molecule, which is affected by the physical size and the proximity of the adjacent parts of the molecule.

Between 2-heptanone or 4-heptanone, 2-heptanone is more reactive than 4-heptanone. This is because 2-heptanone is less affected by the steric hindrance, unlike the 4-heptanone.

Similarly, the reactivity of the carbonyl compound (ketone) is also affected by the polarity on the carbon compound, which is associated with how electronegative the substituent attached is to the carbonyl compound. From the periodic table, the electronegativity of the Halogen family decreases down the group. Therefore chlorine is more electronegative than bromine.

As such, chloromethyl phenyl ketone is more reactive than bromomethyl phenyl ketone.

B) Melissa had weak interpersonal and networking skills to run the project.        

Explanation:

Interpersonal skills are described as an individual's maneuver and behaviors that he or she uses to interact with those of the other person effectively. In business, it is being used to define as an employee's capability to work in a better way and includes listening and communication related to deportment and attitude.

Networking Skills are described as a phenomenon that helps an individual to improve and develop a skill set. It includes a good listening tendency that is responsible for validating value towards the other person's opinion and therefore shows respect.