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3.3.3.2 Elimination (halogenoalkanes) Flashcards

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What happens when potassium hydroxide is dissolved in ethanol?

A

Ethanol causes the hydroxide ions to act as a base.
This leads to an elimination reaction.

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What is an elimination reaction?

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Where a small molecule is removed from an organic compound

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What is the reagent for an elimination reaction?

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Ethanolic NaOH/ KOH

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What is the condition needed for an elimination reaction?

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Ethanolic and refluxed

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What is the mechanism for an elimination reaction?

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Elimination

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What is the product of an elimination reaction?

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Alkene

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What is the overall equation for an elimination reaction?

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R-CH2-CH2X + KOH -> RCH=CH2 + KX + H2O

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What is a base?

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A proton acceptor

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