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Block 1 - Foundations Flashcards

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1
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Heteroatoms

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Any atom not C or H

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Second and third bond strength relative to first bond

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Second bond (and third) must be weaker than the first

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Covalent bonds form when…

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… atomic orbitals overlap to form molecular orbits

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Atomic orbital overlaps can be…

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  1. Good (end-on), i.e. sigma bonds (σ-bonds)
  2. Weak (side-on), i.e. pi bonds (π-bonds aka DBEs)

Pi bonds weaker than sigma bonds

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Single, double, triple bonds (σ or π)

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Single: 1 sigma bond –> inert
Double: 1 sigma bond, 1 pi bond –> reactive
Triple: 1 sigma bond, 2 pi bonds

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Hybridisation

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The mixing of atomic orbitals belonging to the same atom, but having slightly different energies so a redistribution of energy takes place between them –> results in the formation of new orbitals of equal energies and identical shape

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7
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Rotation around double and triple bonds - π bonds

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Rotation about double and triple bonds would require breaking a π-bond –> incurs significant energy penalty

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8
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C bonded to 4 atoms (single bonds)

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Geometry: Tetrahedral (109.5°)
Hybridisation: sp3

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C bonded to 3 atoms (two single bonds, one double bond)

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Geometry: Trigonal planar (120°)
Hybridisation: sp2

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C bonded to 2 atoms (one single bond, one triple bond OR two double bonds)

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Geometry: Linear (180°)
Hybridisation: sp

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Periodic table: First 20 elements

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H, He, Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, Ne, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar, K, Ca

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Periodic trends: Electronegativity, ionisation energy, atomic radius

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Electronegativity: Increases up and right
Ionisation energy: Increases up and right
Atomic radius: Decreases up and right

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Isomers

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Compounds with same molecular formula, but different arrangement in space

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Constitutional isomers

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Different sequence of bonds

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15
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Double bond equivalents (DBEs) = ½ (2n4 + n3 - n1 + 2)

where…

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DBE = ½ (2n4 + n3 - n1 + 2)
where n4 = C, n3 = N, n1 = H or halogens
O doesn’t appear in DBE formula

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16
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Stereoisomers

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Different arrangement of groups in space

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17
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Conformational isomers

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Differ by rotation about a single bond

No bond breaking required

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Configurational isomers

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Interconversion requires breaking bonds

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19
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Enantiomers

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Non-superimposable mirror images
Stereogenic centre (C)
Chiral

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Diastereomers

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Not mirror images

Non-superimposable

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21
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Types of isomers

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Isomers –> Constitutional and Stereoisomers
Stereoisomers –> Conformational and Configurational
Configurational –> Enantiomers and Diastereomers

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22
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Define conformer

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The conformation of a molecule; a particular shape it adopts as a result of rotation about bonds

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23
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Conformational isomers - types of projection

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Sawhorse projection (views molecules from an oblique angle)
Newman projection (views molecules end-on)
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24
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Interconversion of conformers

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Staggered —rotate 60°—> Eclipsed

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25
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Staggered conformers vs Eclipsed conformers

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Staggered: atoms fit ‘between’ other atoms, most stable
Eclipsed: atoms fit directly ‘behind’ other atoms, least stable

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26
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Types of staggered and eclipse conformers

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Staggered; anti-conformer: most stable
Eclipsed
Staggered; gauche-conformer
Eclipsed; syn-conformer: least stable

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27
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Cyclohexane conformers

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Bond 109° preferred –> not flat/planar
Boat
Chair

28
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Chair conformers: types of H atoms

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Axial: pointing vertically up or down
Equitorial: point in other directions

29
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Lowest energy conformation

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Chair conformer

30
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Ring flip

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Converting from ‘Chair A’ to ‘Chair B’

Where all axial groups become equatorial groups and vice versa

31
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Generally, the favoured conformer for substituted cyclohexanes have the largest atom(s)/group(s) in the ______

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Equatorial

32
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CIP rules

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Determines whether E or Z configuration

Higher atomic number = higher priority = ranks higher

33
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E vs Z configuration

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Divide horizontally (i.e. like --------)
E-configuration: two higher priority groups are on opposite sides of double bond
Z-configuration: two higher priority groups are on same side of double bond
34
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Stereogenic centre

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Asymmetric carbon

35
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Achiral

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Where sp3 C has two identical atoms/groups attached so molecule is superimposable

36
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Chiral

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Where sp3 C has different atoms/groups attached so molecule is non-superimposable on its mirror image

37
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Racemic mixture

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1:1 ratio (equal amounts) of enantiomers

Rotates light equally in both directions –> overall rotation is zero

38
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R vs S configuration

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R: priority of highest substituents decreases in a clockwise direction
S: priority of highest substituents decreases in an anti-clockwise direction

39
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Enantiomers, identical/meso and diastereomers

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Enantiomers: mirror images, non-superimposable
Identical/meso: mirror images, superimposable
Diastereomers: not mirror images, non-superimposable

40
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If octane is attached to something, it’s called ____

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Stemane

41
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CH3O name

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Methoxy

42
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Naming cycloalkanes

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Add ‘cyclo’ to front of name, e.g. cyclopentane

43
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Double bonds are more readily polarised due to…

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The relative mobility of pi electrons, i.e. C=O is more polar than C-O bond

44
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Branching and bpt

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IF strongest when molecules are in close proximity, so decreased branching = increased bpt as molecules can stack closer together

45
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Similar vs different molecular weights - bpt

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Similar M: more polar functional groups = higher bpt

Different M: difference in temporary dipole-dipole interactions that has greatest effect on bpt

46
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Polarity and water solubility

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More polar = more water soluble (hydrophilic)

Less polar = more lipid soluble (lipophilic)

47
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Polar stationary phase: Polar vs non-polar solutes

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Polar solutes are more attracted to the polar stationary phase and move slowly
Non-polar solutes are less attracted to the polar surface of stationary phase and so move more rapidly

48
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Which molecule has higher bpt question - key points

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  1. If similar size = similar dispersion forces
  2. Most polar bonds
  3. Strongest IM interactions (what is it)
    Therefore, highest bpt
49
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Which molecule moves fastest on chromatography column - key points

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  1. Least polar molecule
  2. No polar bonds
  3. Interacts least with polar stationary phase
    Therefore moves fastest on chromatography column
50
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Types of curly arrows

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Half arrow = 1 electron moving

Full arrow = 2 electrons moving

51
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Homolytic bond cleavage

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One electron from the bond ends up on each of the atoms which were formally bonded (i.e. covalent bond cleaves symmetrically)

52
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Heterolytic bond cleavage

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Both electrons from the bond end up on one of the atoms which were formally bonded (i.e. covalent bond cleaves asymmetrically)

53
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If ‘A’ is more electronegative than C, what happens?

CH3C-A

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Bonds will break:
CH3C+ + A- (carbocation + anion)
e.g. A = Cl, O, Br

54
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If ‘A’ is less electronegative than C, what happens?

CH3C-A

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Bonds will break:
CH3C- + A+ (carbanion + cation)
e.g. A = metal

55
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Geometry of carbocations

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Planar (sp2 hybridised)

56
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Relative stability of carbocations

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Tertiary > Secondary > Primary > Methyl

57
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Classes of reaction + sub-classifications

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Substitution
Addition
Elimination

Polar/non-polar (radical)
Involving a nucleophilic/electrophilic reagent
Nature of substrate (alkyl, acyl, aryl)

58
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Substitution reactions

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Where one atom/group is replaced by another through breaking and formation of sigma bonds

59
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Addition reactions

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A pi-bond breaks, and is replaced by 2 sigma bonds

60
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Elimination reactions

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Two sigma-bonds break, and one pi-bond forms

61
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Reaction mechanism

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The detailed pathway by which reactants are converted to products
Often requires multiple steps (elementary reaction) that occur sequentially

62
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Reactive intermediates

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Species involved in a reaction mechanism that may be unstable or short-lived

63
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Nucleophilic substitution

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Reagent is a nucleophile
SN1 occurs step-wise (bond-breaking then bond-forming)
SN2 occurs in a single step (bond-breaking/forming simultaneous)

64
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Nucleophile

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Electron rich –> electron donor
Can be neutral or negatively charged
Have either lone pairs of e- or e- in pi-bonds

65
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Electrophile

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Electron deficient –> electron acceptor

Can be neutral or positively charged

66
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Polar reaction occurs when…

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A nucleophile reacts with an electrophile to form a new covalent bond

67
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The terms cis and trans are used to describe…

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The relative position of substituents on a ring

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