L2 Flashcards

1
Q

Is aldehyde or ketones more reactive and why?

A

Aldehydes, due to less steric hindrance and electronics (R groups provide stabilisation)

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2
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For reactions between Strong and Weak nucleophiles, what is the first step?

A

Strong: Nu attacks first and pie bond breaks forming O-

Weak: Pi bond break first forming bond with Electrophile

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3
Q

how do you form an imine?

A

Addition of Amine onto a ketone or aldehyde

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4
Q

Reaction chain to get from alcohol to imine

A

Primary alcohol (oxidise)
Aldehyde (Addition)
Imine

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5
Q

What functional group is used to convert Aldehydes and ketone into Hemiacetals or acetals

A

Aldehyde + alcohol = hemiacetal

Hemiacetal + alcohol = acetal

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