Chapter 6.3: Electrophile Additions Flashcards
What is the gain of electrons. Alternatively, either the gain of hydrogen, loss of oxygen, or both?
reduction
What is a reaction in which one stereoisomer is formed in preference to all others?
stereoselective reaction
What is the stereochemistry of Acid-catalyzed hydration?
Mixed
What is the stereochemistry of the addition of bromine or chlorine to an alkene?
anti addition –> trans products
What is a type of rearrangement in which an atom or group of atoms with its bonding electrons moves from one atom to an adjacent electron-deficient atom?
1,2 shift
Define inductive effect
the polarization of the electron density of a covalent bond caused by the electronegativity of a nearby atom
Describe the mechanism behind the addition of water to an alkene (Acid-Catalyzed Hydration)
o In the presence of an acid catalyst, most commonly concentrated sulfuric acid, water adds to an alkene to give an alcohol
o Step 1: Add a proton
o Step 2: Make a new bond between a nucleophile and an electrophile
o Step 3: Take a proton away
o In the case of simple alkenes, H adds to the carbon of the double bond with the greater number of hydrogens and OH adds to the carbon with the fewer hydrogens
Define hydration
the addition of water
What is the regiochemistry of the addition of a hydrogen halide to an alkene?
Markovinikov
Define regioselective reaction
an addition or substitution reaction in which one of two or more possible products is formed in preference to all others that might be formed
Describe the mechanism of oymercuration-reduction of an alkene
o The hydration of an alkene can be accomplished by treating it with mercury (II) acetate (mercuric acetate) in water followed by reduction of the resulting organomercury compound with sodium borohydride, NaBH4
o Step 1: Break a bond to give stable molecules of ions
o Step 2: Make a new bond between a nucleophile (pi bond) and an electrophile
o Step 3: Make a new bond between a nucleophile and an electrophile
o Step 4: Take a proton away
o Step 5: Reduction of the C-HgOAc bond to a C-H bond gives the final product and metallic mercury
Define 1,2 shift
a type of rearrangement in which an atom or group of atoms with its bonding electrons moves from one atom to an adjacent electron-deficient atom
What is the addition of water?
hydration
What is an addition or substitution reaction in which one of two or more possible products is formed in preference to all others that might be formed?
regioselective reaction
Define antistereoselectivity
the addition of atoms or groups of atoms to opposite faces of a carbon-carbon double bond
What is the stereochemistry of the addition of a hydrogen halide to an alkene?
mixed