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C10: Organic reactions Flashcards

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1
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what is a homologous series

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a group of compounds with the same functional group

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2
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what is a functional group

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a group of atoms that determines the properties of a compound

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3
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what are alkenes

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a homologous series with a double carbon bond

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4
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what is the general formula for alkenes

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CnH2n

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what is the product from an addition reaction of an alkene with a halogen

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a haloakane

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what is the product from the addition reaction of an alkene with hydrogen

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an alkane

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7
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what conditions are required for the addition reaction of an alkene with steam

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high temperature, high pressure, and a catalyst

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what are alcohols

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a homologous series with an -OH group

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9
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how are alcohols produced

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steam with an alkene or ferentation

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10
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what conditions are required to produce alcohols by fermenting

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sugar solution with yeast mixed in, warm, sealed vessel

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name the first four alcohols

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methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol

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12
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what are the products of a reaction between an alcohol and a sodium

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hydrogen and an alkoxide

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13
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what is the organic product formed by the oxidation of an alcohol

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carboxylic acid

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14
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name an oxidising agent

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acidified potassium dichromate

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what are carboxylic acids

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a homologous series with a -COOH group

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16
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what do carboxylic acids form when they react with sodium carbonate

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salt, carbon dioxide,water

17
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how are carboxylic acids produced

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oxidation of alcohols

18
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name the first four carboxylic acids

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methanoic acid, ethanoic acid, propanoic acid, butanoic acid

19
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what is the organic product of a reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol

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an ester

20
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what catalyst is normally used in the formation of esters

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concentrated sulfuric acid

21
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what occurs when pure carboxylic acids are added to water

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a weak acid is formed

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