Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What type of reaction do Alkenes typically undergo (+1 if possible) ?
Name an exception and what reaction the exception undergoes
A
Electrophilic addition (+1 = polymerisation addition
Benzene and it undergoes electrophilic substitution
2
Q
What type of reaction do halogenoalkanes undergo?
A
Nucleophilic substitution
3
Q
What trend can be observed as alcohol chains become longer?
A
As alcohol chains become longer they become progressively less stable
4
Q
Please state the general formula for Alkynes
A
= CnH2n-2
5
Q
Please state the general formula for Alcohols
A
= CnH2n+1OH
6
Q
NOW! State the general formula for Alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
7
Q
BAM! State the general formula for Alkenes
A
CnH2n
