6: Organics I Flashcards

1
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Hydrocarbons definition

A

Molecules consisting of only hydrogen and carbon atoms

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2
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Empirical formulae definition

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The lowest whole number ratio of atoms

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3
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Molecular formulae definition

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The actual number of each type of atom

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4
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General formulae definition

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The algebraic formula for a homologous series

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5
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Structural formulae definition

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A minimal detail layout that shows the arrangement of atoms

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6
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Displayed formulae definition

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A drawing showing all covalent bonds

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7
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Skeletal formulae definition

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Simplified organic formulae without hydrogen atoms on alkyl chains

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8
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Addition reaction definition

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Two molecules react together to produce one

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9
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Elimination reaction definition

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The removal of a small molecule (often water) from the organic molecule

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10
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Substitution reaction definition

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Swapping a halogen atom for another atom/group of atoms

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11
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Hydrolysis reaction definition

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Adding water to an organic molecule

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12
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Polymerisation reaction definition

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Two molecules added together to form 1 longer chain

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13
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Structural isomers definition

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Same molecular formula but different spatial arrangement of atoms

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14
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Homologous series definition

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Families of organic compounds with the same functional group and general formula

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15
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Functional group definition

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An atom or group of atoms which cause molecules to have similar chemical properties

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16
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Shape of a Z-isomer

A

C

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17
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Shape of an E-isomer

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Z

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18
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General formula for alkanes

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C(n)H(2n+2)

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19
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How are alkane fuels obtained?

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The fractional distillation of crude oil

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20
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Reforming definition

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Turning straight chain hydrocarbons into branched chain alkanes and cyclic hydrocarbons

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21
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Benefits of reforming

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Allow for more efficient combustion

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22
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Harmful chemicals produced during combustion of alkane fuels and associated danger

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CO toxic, NO toxic and can form smog, NO2 toxic and forms acid rain, SO2 forms acid rain, C global dimming and respiratory problems, unburnt hydrocarbon form smog

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23
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Benefits of catalytic converters for waste gases

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Cause CO2 and NO; hydrocarbons and NO; to react together, forming N2 and other products which are less harmful

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24
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Advantages of biofuels

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Renewable, Allows fossil fuels to be used for other purposes, no risk of large scale pollution

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25
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Disadvantages of biofuels

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Less space for food crop, shortage of fertile soil

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26
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Free radicals definition

A

Species with an unpaired electron

27
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Formation of free radicals

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Formed from homolytic fission of a covalent bond

28
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Combustion of ethane

A

2(C2H6) + 7(O2) → 4(CO2) + 6(H2O)

29
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(T) Free radical substitution of alkanes equations

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Use ethane: 1 initialisation, 2 propagation, 3 termination

30
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Reason for low yield of free radical substitutions

A

Further substitutions can occur

31
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General formula for alkenes

A

C(n)H(2n)

32
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Bonding in a C=C bond

A

1 σ and 1 π bond

33
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Electrophile definition

A

An electron pair acceptor

34
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Conditions and type of reaction for: alkene + hydrogen → alkane

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  • Addition/reduction

- Nickel catalyst

35
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Use of hydrogenation

A

Hydrogenating C=C bond in vegetable fats and oils to produce margarine

36
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Conditions and type of reaction for: Alkene + halogen → dihalogenoalkane

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-Electrophilic addition

37
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(T) Alkene + halogen → dihalogenoalkane

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-π bond induces dipole in X(2)

38
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(T) Alkene + hydrogen halide → dihalogenoalkane

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-Major product formed via more stable carbocation

39
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Conditions, reaction, use and type of reaction for: Formation of alcohol from alkene

A

-Alkene + steam + [O] → alcohol
-KMnO4 in acidified solution
-Purple MnO4(-) ions turn colourless
Test for alkenes

40
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Reaction and use of reaction for: Alkene + bromine water

A
  • C2H4 + BrOH → CH2BrCH2OH
  • Bromine water turns colourless
  • Can be used to test for alkenes
41
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: hydration of alkene

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  • Alkene + H2O → alcohol
  • Hydration, electrophilic addition
  • 70atm, 300-600°C, Conc H3PO4 catalyst
42
Q

Methods for disposing of waste polymers

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  • Incineration
  • Recycling
  • Feedstock for cracking
43
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Benefits and negatives of incinerating waste polymers

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+Releases energy for electricity production
+Greatly reduces volume of rubbish
-Some toxins released

44
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Benefits and negatives of recylcing

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+Saves raw materials

-Expensive to sort polymers

45
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Benefits and negatives of feedstock for cracking

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+Polymers broken down into small, more useful molecules

+Saves raw materials

46
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Examples for what are biodegradable polymers made from

A

Maize and starch

47
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Nucleophile definition

A

An electron pair donor

48
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: Formation of alcohol from halogenoalkane

A
  • Halogenoalkane + KOH(aq) → alcohol
  • HUR
  • In aqueous solution
  • Nucleophilic substitution
49
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(T) Halogenoalkane + KOH(aq) → alcohol for primary and tertiary halogenoalkane

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Primary → SN1, Secondary → SN2

50
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Reason for for different paths for Halogenoalkane + KOH(aq) → alcohol

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The methyl groups prevent the OH(-) from attacking the halogenoalkane, Primary don’t do SN1 as they would form and unstable carbocation - tertiary is stabilised by surrounding methyl groups

51
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Reaction for: halogenoalkanes(haloethane) + silver nitrate(ethanol)

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CH3Ch2X + H20 → CH3CH2OH + H(+) + X(-); X(-) + Ag(+) → AgX

52
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Colours for AgI, AgBr, AgCl

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AgI - yellow precipitate, AgBr - cream precipitate, AgCl - white precipitate

53
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: formation of a nitrile from halogenoalkane

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  • halogenoalkane + KCN → nitrile
  • Nucleophilic substitution
  • HUR
  • Same as halogenoalkane + KOH(aq)
54
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: formation of amine from halogenoalkane

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  • halogenoalkane + NH3 → nitrile
  • Nucleophilic substitution
  • Heat under pressure in sealed tube (Not HUR)
55
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(T) Halogenoalkane + NH3 → nitrile

A

-Further substitutions

56
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: formation of alkene from halogenoalkane

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  • halogenoalkane + KOH(ethanol) → alkene
  • In ethanol
  • Heat
  • Elimination
  • CH3CH2CH2X +KOH(ethanol) → CH3CH=CH2 + KX + H20
57
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How to determine rates of hydrolysis in halogenoalkanes

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Time taken for precipitate to form when silver nitrate is added

58
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Halogenoalkane reactivity trends

A

iodo>bromo>chloro>fluoro

59
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: formation of chloroalkane from alcohol

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  • Ch3Ch2OH + PCl5 → CH3CH2Cl + POCL3 + HCl

- HCl given off → test for alcohol

60
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: formation of bromoalkane from alcohol

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  • CH3CH2OH + HBr → CH3CH2Br + H20

- HBr formed by 50% conc H2SO4 + KBr

61
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: formation of iodoalkane from alcohol

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  • 3(CH3CH2OH) + PI3 → 3(CH3CH2I) + H3PO3

- PI3 produced in situ by red phosphorus and iodine

62
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: oxidation of primary alcohols

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  • Primary alcohol → aldehyde → ketone
  • CH3CH2CH2OH + 2[O] → CH3CH2COOH + H20
  • HUR
  • Reagent: K2Cr2O7 + dilute H2SO4
  • Orange Cr2O7(2-) → green Cr3+
63
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: oxidation of secondary alcohols

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  • Secondary alcohol → aldehyde
  • CH3CH(OH)CH3 + [O] → CH3C(O)CH3 + H2O
  • Reagent: K2Cr2O7 + dilute H2SO4
  • Orange Cr2O7(2-) → green Cr3+
64
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Reaction, type of reaction and conditions for: oxidation of tertiary alcohols

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No reaction