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Chapter 13 - Alkenes Flashcards

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What is the general formula of an alkene?

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CnH2n

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What is a pi bond?

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The sideways overlap of 2 p orbitals, one from each carbon atom of the double bond - each C atom contributes one electron to the electron pair in the pi bond.

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How does a pi bond affect the geometry of an alkene?

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The pi bond locks the two C atoms in position, preventing them from rotating around the double bond

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What is the shape and bond angle around a double bond, and why?

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Trigonal planar, 120 degrees

Due to 3 regions of electron density around each carbon atom, which repel as far as possible

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What is a stereoisomer?

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Structures with the same molecular formula, but with a different arrangement of the atoms in space

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Why is there stereoisomerism around a double bond?

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Because rotation around the double bond is restricted and the groups attached to each carbon atom are therefore fixed relative to each other

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What conditions must a molecule satisfy to demonstrate E/Z isomerism?

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  • a C=C double bond

- different groups attached to each carbon atom of the double bond

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What is the difference between cis-trans isomerism and E/Z isomerism?

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Cis-trans isomers must have one of the attached groups on each carbon atoms as the same

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How do you decide if a molecule is a Z or E isomer?

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If groups of higher priority are on same side of double bond, the compound is Z isomer
If groups of higher priority are diagonally placed across the double bond, the compound is E isomer

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How do you assign priority to the substituent groups for E/Z isomerism?

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The higher the atomic number, the higher the priority.
If the two atoms attached to a carbon atom in the double bond are the same, you have to find the first point off difference - whichever has higher atomic number is higher priority

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Why are alkenes more reactive than alkanes?

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Due to their pi bond - which more readily breaks as the electrons are more exposed than the electrons in a sigma bond. It is easier to break pi bond than sigma bond

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What are the conditions required when alkenes undergo hydrogenation, and what products are formed?

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Conditions: nickel catalyst, 423K

Addition reaction forms alkane as hydrogen added across double bond

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What are the conditions required when alkenes undergo halogenation, and what products are formed?

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Conditions: room temp

Forms haloalkane as double bond opens up for diatomic halogen molecule

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14
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How can bromine water be used to test for unsaturation?

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Bromine adds across the C=C double bond in alkenes and bromine water (usually orange) decolourises.

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What are the conditions required when alkenes undergo addition with hydogen halides, and what products are formed?

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Conditions: room temperature

Forms haloalkanes

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16
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What are the conditions required when alkenes undergo hydration, and what products are formed?

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Conditions: phosphoric acid catalyst

Steam adds across the double bond to form alcohol

17
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What is an electrophile?

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An atom/group of atoms that is attracted to an electron rich centre and accepts an electron pair

18
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Why are electrophiles attracted to alkenes?

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The C=C double bond represents a region of high electron density due to the pi electrons

19
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Describe the mechanism for reaction between but-2-ene and hydrogen bromide

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  1. Bromine is more electronegative than hydrogen, so HBr is polar and has a dipole
  2. Electron pair in pi bond attracted to partially positive H atom, causing double bond to break
  3. Bond forms between H atom of HBr molecule and carbon atom that was part of double bond
  4. HBr bond breaks by heterolytic fission, with electron pair going to bromine atom
  5. Br- ion and carbocation formed
  6. Br- ion reacts with carbocation to form addition product
20
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What is Markownikoff’s rule?

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The most stable carbocation (based on the attachment of R groups) will form the major products of electrophillic addition

21
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What is the order of stability for carbocations?

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Primary = least stable, one R group
Tertiary = most stable, 3 R groups
22
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What is a polymer?

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An extremely large molecule formed from many thousands of repeat units of smaller molecules known as monomers

23
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What is a repeat unit?

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The specific arrangement of atoms in the polymer unit that repeats over and over again (always written within square brackets)

24
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What is (poly)ethene’s common uses?

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Supermarket bags, shampoo bottles, children’s toys

25
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What is (poly)chloroethene’s common uses?

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= PVC

Used in pipes, films and sheeting, bottles, flooring

26
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What are (poly)propene, (poly)styrene and (poly)tetrafluoroethene’s common uses?

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(Poly)propene = children's toys, guttering
(Poly)styrene = packaging material, food trays and cups
(Poly)tetrafluoroethene = Teflon, coating for non stick pans, cable insulation
27
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How can polymers be recycled?

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Discarded polymers have to be sorted by type - process undermined if polyers mixed
Once sorted, polymers chopped into flakes, washed dried and melted - then cut into pellets and reused

28
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Why is PVC hard to recycle?

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It is hazardous to dispose and recycle due to high chlorine content and range of additives present in polymer. When burnt it releases HCL which is a corrosive gas

29
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How can waste polymers be used as fuel?

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Waste polymers can be incinerated to produce heat, generating steam to drive a turbine producing electricity

30
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What is feedstock recycling?

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Chemical and thermal processes that can reclaim monomers, gases or oil from waste polymers - products resemble those produced from crude oil in refineries, which then can be reused.

31
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What are bioplastics?

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Materials produced from plant starch, cellulose, plant oils and proteins that offer a renewable and sustainable alternative to oil based products

32
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What are photodegradable polymers?

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Polymers that contain bonds that are weakened by absorbing light to start the degradation

33
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What are biodegradable polymers?

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Polymers broken down by microorganisms into water, carbon dioxide and biological compounds. Usually made from starch or cellulose, or contain additives that alter structure of traditional polymers so microorganisms can break them down

34
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What are compostable polymers?

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Polymers that degrade and leave no visible or toxic residues - those based on polylactic acid are becoming more common alternative to alkene based polymers

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