Chapter 11 Flashcards
1
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Oxidation Reaction
A
addition of O or O2; addition of X2 (halogens); loss of H2
2
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Reduction Reaction
A
Addition of H2 (or H-); loss of O or O2; loss of X2
3
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Neither Reaction
A
addition or loss of H+, -OH, H2O, HX etc. is neither an oxidation nor reduction
4
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SoCl2 Stereochemistry
A
Stereochemistry is retained
5
Q
HCl
A
2 and 3 retained; 1 is inverted
6
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PBr3
A
Always inverted
7
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HBr
A
2 and 3 retained; 1 inverted
8
Q
What is used to make an ether?
A
Alkoxide halide and primary halide/tosylate
