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4.1.3 Alkenes Flashcards

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1
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General formula of (aliphatic) alkenes.

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CnH2n

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What are alkenes?

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Unsaturated hydrocarbons.

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Describe the bonding in alkenes.

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Double bond comprised of one sigma bond (from overlap of orbitals between bonding atoms) and one pi bond (sideways overlap of 2 p-orbitals with one electron from each carbon).
Pi bond causes a lack of rotation around the double bond.

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Describe the shape and bond angles in alkenes.

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Trigonal planar shape due to: 3 regions of electron density around each of the carbons, repel eachother.
Bond angle around each carbon atom is 120.

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Definition of stereoisomer.

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Compounds with same structural formula but different arrangement of the atoms in space.

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Definition of E/Z isomerism.

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Type of stereoisomerism that occurs when there’s a C=C double bond and different groups attached to each carbon of the double bond in a molecule.

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Definition of cis-trans isomerism.

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Special case of E/Z isomerism in which two of the groups attached to each carbon of the double bond are hydrogen atoms.

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How are compounds classed as E/Z?

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E= entgegen, the two higher priority (higher atomic number) atoms are on opposite sides
Z= zusammen, the two higher priority (higher atomic number) atoms are on the same side

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How are compounds classed as cis/trans?

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Cis= the two hydrogen atoms are on the same side
Trans= the two hydrogen atoms are on opposite sides

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Why are alkenes much more reactive than alkanes?

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Presence of a pi bond, which has a lower bond enthalpy than a sigma bond meaning its weaker and therefore broken more easily also the electrons are more exposed because they’re on the outside of the double bond so alkenes can react easily.

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Conditions for addition reaction of alkenes with hydrogen.

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Nickel catalyst and 423K

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12
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Products of hydrogenation of alkenes.

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Alkane

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Conditions for halogenation of alkenes.

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Chlorine/bromine and room temperature.

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14
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Products of halogenation of alkenes

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Dihaloalkane

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How can an organic compound be tested for unsaturation?

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Adding orange bromine water to alkenes makes a colourless solution but there will be no colour change with an alkane.

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Conditions for addition reaction of alkenes with hydrogen halides.

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Hydrogen halide and room temperature.

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Products of addition reaction of alkenes with hydrogen halides.

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Haloalkanes

18
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Conditions for hydration reactions of alkenes.

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Steam and phosphoric acid catalyst (H3PO4)

19
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Products of hydration reactions of alkenes.

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Alcohol

20
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Definition of an electrophile

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Electron pair acceptor

21
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Mechanism for when alkenes take part in addition reactions to form saturated compounds.

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Electrophilic addition.

22
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Why are electrophiles attracted to alkenes.

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Double bond has a region of high electron density due to pi bond which attracts electrophiles.

23
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Describe the mechanism for but-2-ene and hydrogen bromide.

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Bromine more electronegative so HBr is polar and has dipole, bromine - and hydrogen +
Electron pair in pi bond attracted to partially positive H atom, double bond breaks
Bond forms between H atom and carbon atom from double bond
HBr breaks by heterolytic fission, electron pair to bromine
Bromide ion and carbocation formed (+carbon atom)
Br- ion reacts with carbocation to form product.
(Electrophilic addition)

24
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Describe the mechanism for propene and bromine

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Bromine is non-polar, when it approaches an alkene, the pi bond electrons interact with electron in Br-Br
Polarisation of Br2, one end partially+ and the other partially- (induced dipole)
Electron pair in pi bond attracted to +, double bond breaks
Bond formed between bromine and carbon
Br2 bond breaks by heterolytic fission, electron pair to Br-
Bromide ion and carbocation formed
Br- ion reacts with carbocation to form product

25
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What is a primary carbocation?

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Positive charge is on a carbon at the end of a chain.

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What is a secondary carbocation?

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Positive charge on a carbon with two carbons attached.

27
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How are carbocations more stable?

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More alkyl groups attached to + carbon, the ion is more stable due to charge being spread out.
Order of stability= tertiary (most), secondary, primary (least)

28
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Markownikoff’s rule

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When unsymmetrical alkene reacts with an unsymmetrical molecule the hydrogen attaches itself to carbon with more hydrogens and smaller number of carbons.
MAJOR PRODUCT

29
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What do alkenes undergo to become long saturated chains?

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Addition polymerisation.

30
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What is a repeat unit?

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Specific arrangement of atoms in the polymer molecule that repeats over and over again.

31
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Why are polymers used?

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They’re readily available, cheap to purchase and unreactive.

32
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What are the issues with disposal of polymers?

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Many are non-biodegradable and their unreactive nature makes them difficult to dispose of.

33
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Why is PVC disposal difficult?

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High chlorine content, range of additives present.
Landfill is not sustainable.
When burnt, hydrogen chloride is released and other pollutants.

34
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How is PVC recycled?

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Solvents dissolve the polymer.
High-grade PVC recovered by precipitation from the solvent, solvent then reused.

35
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Why are waste polymers used for fuel?

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They are derived from petroleum or natural gas and have high stored energy value.

36
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How are waste polymers used for fuel?

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They are incinerated to produce heat which generates steam that drives a turbine producing electricity.

37
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What is feedstock recycling?

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Chemical or thermal processes that can reclaim monomers, gases or oil from waste polymers.

38
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How can products of feedstock recycling be used?

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Raw materials for the production of new polymers.

39
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Advantage of feedstock recycling.

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Able to handle unwashed and unsorted polymers.

40
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What are bioplastics?

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Produced from plant starch, cellulose, plant oils and proteins.
Renewable and sustainable alternative to oil-based products.

41
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What are biodegradable polymers?

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Polymers made form starch/cellulose.
Broken down my microorganisms into water, CO2 and biological compounds.
Leave no visible or toxic residues.

42
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What are photodegradable polymers?

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Polymers that contain bonds that are weakened by absorbing light to start degradation.

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