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Alkenes Flashcards

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Unsaturated molecules

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  1. C=C
  2. contains one or more double bonds
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Alkene vs alkane boiling point

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  1. less surface contact than alkanes
  2. less induced dipole-dipole forces
  3. lower boiling point
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Sigma bond

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  1. single covalent bond
  2. shared pair of electrons
  3. electron density concentrated between two nuclei
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Pi bond

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  1. sideways overlap of two p-orbitals
  2. between adjacent carbon atoms
  3. provides one electron each
  4. weaker than sigma
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C=C bond

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  1. trigonal planar
  2. 120 degrees
  3. three paired electrons
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Sterioisomerism

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  1. same molecular and structural formula
  2. different 3D spatial arrangement
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Reasons for sterioisomerism

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  1. restricted rotation of C=C double bond
  2. different 3D arrangement of R groups
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Solubility

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insoluble in water

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CIP rules E isomer

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  1. two attached atoms with highest atomic number
  2. diagonally opposite side of double bond
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CIP rules Z isomer

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  1. two attached atoms with highest atomic number
  2. not diagonally opposite side of double bond
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Alkene to alkane

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Reagent: hydrogen
Conditions: nickel, heat
Mechanism: hydrogenation/ addition

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Alkene test

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Reagent: orange bromine water
Observations: decolourisation

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Alkene to haloalkane

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Reagent: hydrogen halide / halogen
Mechanism: electrophilic addition

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Alkene to alcohol

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Reagent: steam
Conditions: H3PO4, heat, high pressure
Mechanism: hydration

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Electrophile

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  1. electron pair acceptor
  2. attracted to electron dense regions
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Heterolytic fission

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  1. molecule moves to alkene
  2. induced dipole
  3. heterolytic fission
  4. become electrophile
17
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Markownikoff’s rule

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  1. addent goes to least hydrogenated C
  2. other than hydrogen
  3. forms more stable carbocation
18
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Polymer properties

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1.non-biodegradable
2. resistant to chemical attack
3. not broken down by bacteria

19
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Benefits of processing waste polymers

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  1. combustion for energy production
  2. organic feedstock for production of new polymers
  3. cracking
20
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Benefits of biodegradable

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  1. has active functional group that can be attacked by bacteria
  2. sustainable and doesn’t use finite resources
21
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Incineration

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  1. toxic fumes produced
  2. use gas scrubbers
  3. produces energy
  4. saves landfill sites
22
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Feedstock

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waste can produces other organic compounds

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Recycling disadvanatge

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  1. high collection cost
  2. lots of different polymers must be separated

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