4.2.3 Organic Synthesis- Synthetic Routes Flashcards
1
Q
alkene -> poly(alkene)
A
high pressure
catalyst
polymerisation
2
Q
alkene -> dihaloalkane
A
Br2, Cl2
room temperature
electrophilic addition
3
Q
alkene -> alkane
A
H2
Nickel catalyst
addition/reduction
4
Q
alkane -> haloalkane
A
Br2, Cl2
UV light
Free radical substitution
5
Q
alkene -> haloalkane
A
HBr, HCl
room temperature
electrophilic addition
6
Q
alcohol -> alkene
A
conc H2SO4 or H3PO4
7
Q
haloalkane -> alcohol
A
aqueous KOH
heat under reflux
nucleophilic substitution
8
Q
alcohol -> haloalkane
A
conc H2SO4 and sodium halide
heat under reflux
substitution
9
Q
alcohol -> aldehyde
A
primary alcohol
Na2Cr2O7/H+
heat gently and distil
partial oxidation (also makes water)
10
Q
alcohol -> ketone
A
secondary alcohol
Na2Cr2O7/H+
heat under reflux
oxidation (also makes water)
11
Q
aldehyde -> carboxylic acid
A
primary alcohol Na2Cr2O7/H+ heat under reflux excess oxidising agent oxidation (water produced due to the first step of partial oxidation)
