Alkene Flashcards
1
Q
Alkene to Alkane
A
Reduction
H2, Ni catalyst
2
Q
Alkene to HCHBrCBrH2
A
Electrophilic Addition
Br2 (aq)
Or
Br2 (l)/ Br2 (g) in CCl4
3
Q
Ethene to H2 OHC COH H2
A
Mild Oxidation
Cold KMnO4, dil H2SO4/ dil NaOH
Acidic: KMnO4 dissolves
Alkaline: KMnO4 dissolves, brown ppt of MnO2 formed
4
Q
H2C= ~> CO2 + H2O RHC= ~> RCOOH R’RC= ~> R’COR
A
Oxidative Cleavage
KMnO4, dil H2SO4, huf
5
Q
Ethene to CH3CH2 OH
A
Electrophilic Addition
Conc H2SO4, cold
Followed by H2O, warm
6
Q
Ethene to CH3CH2Br
A
Electrophilic Addition
HBr, rt