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C14. Alkenes Flashcards

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1
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What is stereoisomerism?

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Same structural formula but different arrangement of atoms in space

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What are the general structure of the alkene homologous group?

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Hydrocarbons, unsaturated, contains C=C

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What is the shape of an alkene?

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Planar, 120 degree bonds

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What are pi-bonds?

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reactive part of a double bond formed above and below the plane of bonded atoms by sideways overlap of p-orbitals

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How do alkenes use their electrons in the double bond?

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3 electrons in formation of sigma-bond, 1 electron for formation of pi-bond

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What are the bond enthalpy properties of double and single bonds?

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Double bond (+612) is stronger than single bond (+347); Pi-bonds are weaker than sigma-bonds

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What happens to the bonds of alkenes when they react?

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Pi-bonds break, sigma-bonds stay intact

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What are the difference between E/Z isomers?

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Cis Isomer - Z; High priority groups are both on the bottom side or top side; Trans isomer - E; High priority groups are positioned diagonal across the double bond

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What is the definition of E/Z isomers?

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Type of stereoisomerism , different groups attach to each carbon of a C=C bond, may be arranged differently in space due to restricted rotation of C=C bond

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What are the rules of the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog nomenclature system?

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On each C=C, group with highest atomic number given priority; group with lowest atomic number is given lowest priority;

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What are the criterias for E/Z isomers?

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C=C double bond must be present; Each carbon must be attached to 2 different groups

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What is a structural isomer?

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Molecules have same molecular formula but different structural formula

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What are the formulas for alkenes?

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CnH2n

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Why can a double bond not rotate? (restricted rotation)

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2 p orbitals that overlap, forming a cloud of electron density above and below C=C bond, (pi-bond),

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What are position isomers?

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Isomers with the functional group in different positions

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What are geometrical isomers?

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Form of stereoisomerism due to restricted rotation, Trans, Cis

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What are the physical properties of alkenes?

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Double bond does not greatly affect boiling of melting points; Physical properties are very similar to alkanes; Not soluble in water

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How reactive are alkenes and why?

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More reactive than alkanes; C=C forms electron rich areas above and below the double bond, these regions are easily attacked by electrophiles; most alkene reactions are electrophilic addition

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What are the mechanisms for electrophilic addition?

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Electrophile attracted to double bond; Positively charged electrophiles accept pair of electrons from =; Carbocation formed; negatively charged ion forms bond with carbocation

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What is a carbocation?

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Positively charged carbon ion (ion that would be attracted to cathode)

21
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What is the positive inductive effect?

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Alkyl groups have a tendency to release electrons ( represented by arrow along bonds showing direction)

22
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What is a tertiary carbocation?

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Carbocation that draws electron density from 3 alkyl groups; Most stable

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What is a secondary carbocation?

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Carbocation that draws electron density from 2 alkyl groups; More stable than primary

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What is a primary carbocation?

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Carbocation that draws electron density form 1 alkyl group; Least stable carbocation

25
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How do stability of carbocations affect produce?

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More stable carbocations will create more products

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What are electrophiles?

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Electron pair acceptor; Atom that is attracted to a region of high electron density

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What are nucleophiles?

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Electron rich species; Electron pair donors

28
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How do you test for the presence of carbon double bonds?

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Addition reaction; bromine solution/bromine water is decolourised in presence of C=C double bonds

29
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What are the 2 steps for addition reactions of an alkene?

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Formation of cation by electrophilic addition; Rapid reaction with negative ion (anion)

30
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What are polymers?

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Compound comprising very large molecules that are multiples of simpler chemical units called monomers

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What is addition polymerisation?

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Reaction in which many unsaturated alkene molecules bond together forming a very long saturated polymer chain

32
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What is a repeat unit?

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Specific arrangement of atoms that occur repeatedly in a structure

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What are the properties of addition polymers?

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Unreactive with substance placed inside; Durable; Do not break down naturally

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What is a biodegradable material?

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Material that is broken down naturally in the environment by living organisms

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