Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What best describes the components of an aldol condensation reaction?
A
An enolate, a carbonyl group, and basic conditions
2
Q
Do ionic compounds have sigma or pi bonds?
A
No, there is no sharing of electrons (covalent bonds)
3
Q
What are the Wavenumber (cm^-1) for the absorption frequencies in IR Spectroscopy?
A
Alkanes: 2800-3000 C-H and 1200 C-C
Alkenes: 3080-3140 =C-H and 1645 C=C
Alkynes: 3300 triple bond C-H and 2200 C triple bond C
Aromatic: 2900-3100 C-H and 1475-1625 C-C
Alcohols: 3100-3500 O-H (broad)
Ethers: 1050-1150 C-O
Aldehydes: 2700-2900 (O)C-H and 1700-1750 C=0
Ketones: 1700-1750 C=O
Carboxylic Acids: 1700-1750 C=O and 2800-3200 O-H (broad)
Amines: 3100-3500 N-H (sharp)
