Alkenes Flashcards
other name of alkenes
olefins
what does olefin mean?
oil forming
What are monoene and diene?
Those having one double bond are called monoene and those having two two double bonds are called dienes.
General formula of alkenes?
Cn H 2n - monoene
Method of preparing alkenes from alkyl halides is called?
and what does it mean
dehydrohalogenation, removal of halogen along with hydrogen.
Method of preparing alkenes from alkyl halides is called?
and what does it mean
dehydrohalogenation, removal of halogen along with hydrogen.
Reagents and conditions for dehydrohalogenation?
Reagent:- alkyl halide + aqueous KOH
Condition : in the presence of alcoholic KOH
dehydrohalogenation of 2-bromobutane and ethyl chloride?
rough work :>
How alkenes are prepared from alcohols?
By dehydration, that is the removal of water.
Best procedure for dehydration of alcohol?
Passing vapours of alcohol over heated alumina at a temperature of 340-450 degree celsius.
What are primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols?
Primary - 2H with alpha carbon and 1 beta carbon.
Secondary- 1H with alpha carbon and 2 beta carbon.
Tertiary- no H with alpha carbon and 3 beta carbon.
Conditions for primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols.
Primary - 75% H2SO4 and temp. of 140-170
Sec- 60% H2SO4 and temp. of 100
Ter- 20% H2SO4 and temp. of 85
Produce alkenes from each of the alcohol.
Rough
What are dehydrating agents?
They are used in removal of water like P4010, conc. H2SO4 and H3PO4.
Ease of dehydration?
ter>sec>pri