Module 6 key information Flashcards
What is a sigma bond?
head-on overlap of orbitals between bonding atoms
What is pi bond?
sideways overlap of adjacent p-orbitals above and below the bonding atoms
Differences between a sigma bond and a pi bond? ( 3 comparisons)
1) sigma bond is the head-on overlap of orbitals, pi bond is the sideways overlap of orbitals.
2) sigma bonds have their electron density between bonding atoms, pi bonds have their electron density above and below the plane.
3) sigma bonds have a high bond enthalpy whereas pi bonds have a lower bond enthalpy because the electrons are further away from the nucleus.
What is benzene
A colourless liquid found in crude oil. It is a planar molecule with lots of points of contact
What is kekule’s model of benzene?
- 6 membered ring
- alternating single and double bonds
- P-orbitals overlap in one direction
- Pi electrons are localised
- C6H6
- Draw diagram of kekule’s model
Why was Kekule’s model disproved?
1) LACK OF REACTIVITY. COMPARED TO ALKENES- alkenes undergo electrophillic addition and C=C is lost whereas benzene undergoes electrophilic substitution so does not decolourise bromine water
2) THEY HYDROGENATION ENTHALPIES ARE LESS EXOTHERMIC THAN EXPECTED- benzene is more stable
3) LENGTH OF THE CARBON CARBON BONDS ARE ALL THE SAME LENGTH- single carbon bonds and double carbon bonds are of different length.
What is the delocalised model of benzene?
- 6 membered ring
- C6H6
- P-orbitals are perpendicular to the ring structure
- Adjacent P-orbitals overlap sideways creating a system of pi bond spread across the ring
- P-orbitals overlap in both directions
- Ring of electron density above and below the plane
- draw model out
Compare the two models of benzene?
SIMILARITIES: . 6 membered ring - each carbon bonded to 1 H -Sideways overlap of P-orbitals - Electron density above and below the ring DIFFERENCES: -K= p-orbitals overlap in 1 directions -D= p-orbitals overlap in both directions
- K= Pi electrons are localised
- D= Pi electrons are delocalised
-DRAW DIAGRAM OF BOTH
Another word for aromatic compounds?
Arenes
What group on a benzene ring give the name ‘——-benzene’
Alkyl groups up to C6H13
Halogens
Nitro groups
What groups on a benzene ring give the name ‘phenyl——–’
Alkyl groups with more than 7 carbons Alkyl chain with a functional group Amine group (NH2)
Structure of benzoic acid
C6H5(COOH)
Structure of phenol
C6H5(OH)
Structure of benzaldehyde
C6H5(CHO)
Why does benzene undergo electrophilic substitution?
Benzene delocalised electron above and below the plane which makes it stable. It does not want to break the delocalisation. The nucleophile is spread across the ring so requires a catalyst.
What are the conditions of nitration of benzene?
Conc sulphuric acid + nitric acid, 50 degrees (higher than 50 degrees will cause further substitution)
How is the electrophile formed? ( First part of the reaction) N
HNO3 + H2SO4 ———NO2+ + HSO4- + H20
……….
What are the conditions of halogenation of benzene?
Halogen carrier catalyst ( ALBR3 OR FEBR3)
How is the electrophile formed? ( First part of the reaction) H
CL2 + FECL3———————–FECL4- + CL+
What is another name for alkylation and acylation of benzene?
Friedel-crafts
What are the conditions of alkylation and acylation?
Halogen carrier catalyst
How do alkenes react with bromine thats different from benzene?
Alkene: No catalyst, addition reaction, loss of the double bond
Why does benzene require a catalyst?
Electron density more spread out across the ring, less electron density in one place. Need a stronger electrophile
How to name phenols?
The carbon bonded to the OH is always carbon 1
Why are phenols more reactive than benzene?
The Oxygen bonded to the benzene ring has 2 lone pairs. One lone pair can delocalise into the benzene ring. This increases the electron density in the ring making it a better nucleophile. Can attract electrophiles easier.
What test is used to test for phenols?
Add bromine water and it will decolourise and a white precipitate will form ( 2,4,6 tribromophenol)
Conditions for the Bromination of phenol?
Room temp and no halogen carrier catalyst.
Conditions for the nitration of phenol?
dilute nitric acid at room temp
forms 2-nitrophenol or 4-nitrophenol
Why can’t phenols react with COOH in an esterification reaction?
The lone pair of oxygen on phenol is not always available to attack which makes the OH a weaker nucleophole.
Why can phenols react with acyl chlorides to form an ester?
Acyl chlorides are more reactive due to 2 electronegative atoms surrounding the carbonyl compound
Can carboxylic acids react with NaOH OR Na2CO3?
Reacts with both as the negative charge can be spread over 2 electronegative O atoms. LOW PKA
Can phenols react with NaOH OR Na2CO3?
Reacts with NaOH but not NaCO3. NaCO3 is a weaker base. The negative charge cane move into the ring but the carbon does not stabilise it too well. MEDIUM PKA
phenol + NaOH= sodium salt + water
Can alcohols with NaOH OR Na2CO3?
Does NOT react with both. The negative charge has nowhere to go. HIGH PKA
What are the activators? Where do they direct substituents?
Alkyl groups 2,4,6 OH 2,4,6 OR 2,4,6 NH2 2,4,6 NHR 2,4,6
What are the deactivators? Where do they direct substituents?
Halogens 2,4,6 aldehydes 3 carboxylic acids 3 esters 3 amides 3 acyl groups 3 No2 3 CN 3 SO3H 3
Does the carbonyl in a carbonyl group act as an electrophile or a nucleophile?
electrophile because the oxygen is more electronegative. This means it is attacked by nucleophiles by nucleophilic addition.
Can primary alcohol be oxidised?
yes, by distilling to aldehyde and by reflux to a carboxylic acid
Can secondary alcohol be oxidised?
Yes, by reflux to a ketone
Can tertiary alchols be oxidised?
No, there is no H attached to the Carbon
Can carboxylic acids be reduced?
No
Can aldehydes be reduced?
yes, to primary alcohols
Can ketones be reduced?
Yes, to secondary alcohols
What is the oxidising reagent?
K2CR2O7/H2SO4 [O]
produces H2O too
What is the reducing reagent?
warming with NaBH4 (aq)
HCN is extremely poisonous so what do we use instead?
NaCN + H2SO4
Aldehyde + HCN= ?????
hydroxynitrile by nucleophilic addition
How to test for a carbonyl group?
Add a solution of 2,4 DNP ( solid 2,4 DNP dissolved in methanol and sulphuric acid)============ Pale orange solution
POSITIVE RESULT= ORANGE/YELLOW PRECIPITATE
How to determine between aldehyde and ketone?
Add tollens reagent ( silver nitrate in aqueous ammonia) at 50 degrees.
ALDEHYDE= silver mirror as aldehyde is oxidised to a carboxylic acid and silver is reduced
KETONES: nothing
Can carboxylic acids form Hydrogen bonds?
YES
Are carboxylic acids soluble?
Yes, up to 4 carbons. More than 4 carbons will be insoluble because as the chain increases the non-polar chain has a greater effect on solubility.
CARBOXYLIC ACID + BASES= ???
metal hydroxide = salt + h20
metal oxide= salt + h20
metal carbonate+ salt + co2 + h20 ( fizzing)
metal= salt+ hydrogen ( metal dissapears and fizzing)
What are the derivatives of carboxylic acids?
esters, acyl chlorides, acid anhydrides and amides
How do derivatives of carboxylic acids react?
nucleophilic substitution
How to name esters?
the part from the alcohol comes first and the second part end with oate
alcohol + carboxylic acid ( h2so4 as acid catalyst) =
ester + water
What is hydrolysis?
the chemical breakdown of a substance in the presence of water or in aqueous solutions
How is acid hydrolysis of esters done?
heated under refluc with dilute aq acid (catalyst)
Is acid hydrolysis of esters reversible or irreversible?
reversible so to make sure the reaction is complete add excess dilute acid
What is another word for the alkaline hydrolysis of esters?
Saponification
How is alkaline hydrolysis of esters done?
heat under reflux with dilute alkali