Chemical Reactions In Organic Compounds

Question 1

What is elimination reaction?

Answer 1

Elimination reaction is the removal of a small molecule from the molecule of an organic compound.

Question 2

What is an example of elimination reaction?

Answer 2

The removal of water by concentrated H2SO4 from an alcohol like ethanol.

C2H5OH ==conc H2SO4==> C2H4 + H2O

Question 3

What is addition reaction?

Answer 3

Addition reaction is one in which two or more organic molecules react to form a single product.

Question 4

What is an example of addition reaction?

Answer 4

The reaction of unsaurated compounds and halogens:

C2H4 + Br2 ==CCl4==> C2H4Br2

Question 5

What is substitution reaction?

Answer 5

This is the replacement of an atom or a group of atoms in a molecule of an organic compound with another.

Question 6

What is an example of substitution reaction?

Answer 6

The reaction of alkanes and halogens in the presence of UV light or heat.

CH4 + Br2 ==UV==> CH3Br + HBr

Question 7

What is condensation reaction?

Answer 7

This is a reaction between two or more organic molecules to form a larger molecule while a small molecule is released.

Question 8

What is hydrolysis?

Answer 8

This is a type of reaction where an organic molecule is broken down by water in the presence of acids or bases.