Nitriles Flashcards
1
Q
what is the nitrile group
A
C≡N
2
Q
which carbon is C≡N found on?
A
the end carbon
3
Q
reactivity of nitrile groups:
A
nitrile group is unsaturated = addition reactions
4
Q
name 3 reactions of nitriles:
A
- reduced
- hydrolysis
- nucleophilic addition with aldehydes+ketones
5
Q
what occurs when a nitrile is reduced
A
amine group
6
Q
how are nitriles hydrolysis
A
by boiling with ether, acids or alkalis.
7
Q
what is formed during nitrile hydrolysis
A
amide + carboxylic acid (or salt if alkali used)
8
Q
how does nucleophilic addition with A(aldehydes)+K(ketones) work
A
- A+K contain polar carbonyl group: C=O
- The +C attracts -CN, (cyanide ion, nucleophile)
- produces hydroxynitrates
9
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