C13- Alkenes Flashcards
Stereoisomerism
Molecules with the same structural formula but which occupy different positions in space
Conditions for steroisomerism
Double bonds are present, which cannot freely rotate like single bonds can
Each carbon atom in the double bond has two different groups attached
E/Z isomerism vs optical isomerism
E/Z occurs in compounds with a C=C bond
Optical isomerism happens in compounds with a wider range of functional groups, including alkanes with no functional group
E isomers vs Z isomers
E–> The two largest Groups on opposite sides of the C=C bond
enemies
Z–> The two largest groups are on the same side of the C=C
ze zame zide
Sides are vertical
Cis and trans rules
If one of the attached groups on each side of the C=C is hydrogen
Cis= Z
trans= E
CIP rules
assigns priority of chain substituent groups
The larger the atomic number on the first atom in the substituent group the higher its priority
If these values are equal, continue to the next in the chain
Hydrogenation of alkenes
Opens up C=C bond
Testing for unsaturation of alkenes
Bromine water
When bromine water is added it adds bromine across the double bond, orange colour disappears
Indicates the Prescence of C=C
Pi bond
+ formation
Double bond
Formed due to the perpendicular overlap of P orbitals
One Pi bond forms both above and below the sigma bond
Bromine water
Alkenes
The alkene decolourises bromine water
Removes it by electrophilic addition
Polarised bond
When electrons are unevenly distributed in a chemical bond
Electrophile
An electron deficient species which accept a pair of electrons to form a covalent bond
Carbocation
A chemical species with a positive charge on a carbon atom
Markownikoff’s Rule
carbon cations
Recognises that a more substituted carbon intermediate is more stable and produces the major product
The secondary Carbocation is more stable than the primary
Electrophilic addition
Carbocation formed
Primary, secondary or tertiary carbocation
