Mod 7 Flashcards
Properties of Alkanes
C-H bonds have weak temporary dipole-dipole forces (dispersion) as strongest intermolecular forces
General shape causes it to be non-polar
Low melting and boiling point
Insoluble in water
Poor conductor of electricity
Relatively stable and unreactive
Properties of Alkenes/Alkynes
Non-polar with dispersion forces
Unsaturated due to their bond type
More reactive (able to form extra bonds after breaking double/triple bonds)
Similar physical properties to alkanes
What are the different types of isomers (with explanation and examples)?
Chain Isomers are the rearrangement of carbon chain into different branches (Pentane, 2-Methylbutane, 2,2-Dimethylpropane)
Position Isomers is when basic carbon chain remains unchanged and functional groups move position (But-1-ene, But-2-ene)
Functional Group Isomers have the same molecular formula but different functional groups (Propanal, Propanone)
What are the different bond angles?
4 single bonds –> Tetrahedral –> 109.5
2 single bonds and 1 double bond –> Trigonal Planar –> 120
2 double bonds OR 1 single 1 triple –> Linear –> 180
What is a Homologous series?
A series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties (alcohols) (successive members differ by CH2)
What are the conditions of Hydrogenation?
Addition Reaction
Catalyst to Alkane is Palladium on Granulated Carbon (nickel, platinum alternatives)
Catalyst to Alkene is Palladium poisoned with Lead
Heat
Equations must be balanced
What are the conditions of Halogenation?
Halogen added to alkene or alkyne to produce haloalkene or haloalkane
no catalyst as halogens are very electronegative
room temperature
What are the conditions of Hydrohalogenation?
hydrogen halide delivered as gas not aqueous
no catalyst
room temperature
What are the conditions for Hydration?
alkene + h2o –> alcohol
catalyst is dilute H2SO4 or H3PO4
requires at least 160 degrees heat
for alkyne, ketone produced is much more thermodynamically favourably produced than alkane (isomer is then formed to alcohol since unstable)
catalyst for ALKYNE is sulfuric acid and mercury (II) sulfate catalyst (h2so4, hgso4)
heat 160 degrees at least too
What are the conditions for a substitution reaction?
saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) replace a hydrogen with a halogen usually
energy needed to dissociate halogen is UV LIGHT
only 1 halogen can be substituted at a time and more reactions can occur subsequently with excess halogen
by product is hydrogen halide
What is the difference between primary secondary and tertiary alcohols
primary have 1 carbon chain (alkyl group) attached to the carbon that is adjacent to the OH functional group
secondary have 2 carbon chains (alkyl groups) attached to the carbon that is adjacent to the OH functional group
tertiary have 2 carbon chains (alkyl groups) attached to the carbon that is adjacent to the OH functional group
Combustion reactions of alcohols
highly exothermic
alcohol + oxygen –> co2 + h2o
requires initial input of energy to overcome activation energy (spark/heat)
complete –> excess or right amount of o2 converts all C to CO2
incomplete –> not enough o2 converts some C to CO or C solid (soot) (less energy per mole)
dehydration of alcohols
alcohol –> alkene + h2o
calalyst of concentrated h2so4, h3po4,al2o3
heat required for reasonable ROR for primary and secondary (for tertiary occur rapidly at room temp)
H and OH removed from 2 adjacent carbons to form double bond
primary –> 1 potential product
secondary –> 2 potential products (minor and major)
alcohol substitution with hydrogen halides
alcohol + hydrogen halide –> haloalkane + h2o
reactivity high to low –> tertiary, secondary, primary
oh group substituted for halogen
catalyst is aqueous hydrogen halide
another catalyst is ZnX2 where X is the substituting halogen
primary oxidation of alcohols
aldehydes are the first product since oh group on terminal
mild oxidant brings to aldehyde
strong oxidant brings to aldehyde then further to carboxylic/alkanoic acid (need double oxidant)
catalysts are: Acidified potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7, Dilute H2SO4) Written as Cr2O72-/ H+ or H2SO4 . K2Cr2O7
Acidified potassium permanganate (KMnO4, Dilute H2SO4)
requires heat
secondary oxidation of alcohols + tertiary
catalyst can be either weak or strong oxidising agent
catalyst is Acidified potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7, Dilute H2SO4)
Acidified potassium permanganate (KMnO4, Dilute H2SO4)
requires heat
oxidises to a ketone
does not further oxidise
tertiary cannot oxidise as there is no hydrogen attaches to associated hydroxyl carbon
Substitution of Halogenated organic compounds
Haloalkane + Dilute NaOH → Alcohol + Salt
catalyst is Dilute NaOH in acetone solvent (concentrated NaOH produces different products)
heat for fast ROR
halogen combines with Na to produce a salt
for tertiary, same conditions but different reaction: Tertiary Haloalkane + H2O → Tertiary Alcohol + HX
KEEP IN MIND ALCOHOL IS A PRODUCT
Alcohol Reaction with Na
primary alcohol + 2Na –> sodium alkoxide + h2 (very rapid)
secondary alcohol + 2Na –> no clue + h2 (mild)
tertiary alcohol + 2Na –> no clue + h2 (very slow)
environmental implications
drilling contaminates waterways and habitats, and land is needed so distrupts habitats, brings water laden with heavy metals to surface
contamination of water and soil, air and sound pollution, destruction of habitats
climate change when concentration of greenhouse gases in atmosphere increases and traps heat from radiating out of earth
gases are CO2 H2O CH4 (methane more potent and increasing)
linked to combustion of fossil fuels in cars being octane C8H18 + 25/2O2 –> 8CO2 + 9H2O
acid rain where ph of rain water is low caused by excessive emissions of oxides of nitrogen NxOy and sulphur dioxide SO2
causes acidification of lakes, erosion of stone and metal buildings, defoliation of forests and plant life
(ACID RAIN, AIR POLLUTION, THERMAL POLLUTION, DESTRUCTION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS)
economic implications
economy heavily relies on hydrocarbons and fossil fuels being imported and exported for money (vital for economic growth through inflation)
used for electricity, heating, and cooling in households increasing quality of life
it is a readily available resource
it is cheap to produce
sociocultural implications
provides a steady income for individuals
increased availability for electricity
cheaper for households and general population to pay for to use
provides increased mobility for the community through public transport
poor working conditions sometimes which may constitute for human rights violations
test for combustion of alcohol
methanol –> blue flame –> complete combustion
ethanol –> blue and yellow flame –> incomplete combustion
pentan-1-ol –> yellow flame + soot –> even more incomplete combustion
as carbon chain increases, combustion decreases
test for reaction with sodium metal
add sodium metal to primary secondary tertiary alcohols and collect gas produced and test with burning split
ROR decreases in order Primary Secondary Tertiary
OH crowding causes less successful collisions
dehydration of sugar
put raw sugar in a beaker and cover with concentrated sulfuric acid
black mass formed