Nitriles and Cyanides Flashcards
1
Q
What is the functional group for nitriles?
A
R-C—N (triple bond)
2
Q
How do nitriles react?
A
react like alkenes
3
Q
What is the reaction of C—N hydrogenation?
A
R-C—N + 2H2 – Ni catalyst -> R-CH2NH2
4
Q
What is the reaction of C—N acid hydrolysis?
A
R-C—N (+3H2O) –HCl-> R-COOH + NH3 + H2O
5
Q
How do you make a nitrile?
A
R-CL + HCN –ethanol solvent-> R-CN + Cl-
CH3COCH3 + -CN –NaCN-> CH3C(OH)(CN)CH3
