Organic Chemistry Flashcards

1
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What is the equation for fermentation

A

Sugar(glucose) ——-> ethanol and Carbon dioxide

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2
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What conditions are needed for fermentation

A

Temp around 37 degrees and in anaerobic environment (no oxygen)

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3
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General formula for alcohols

A

Cn Hn+1 OH

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4
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What is the functional group of alchohols

A

Hydroxyl - OH

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5
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Draw out the 4 smallest alchohols

A

(Correctly drawn)

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6
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What’s produced for reaction of alchohol and sodium

A

Hydrogen

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7
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What’s produced in reaction if alchohol and strong oxidising agent

A

Carboxylic acid

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8
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What’s produced when alcohol reacts with air (and heat)

A

carbon dioxide and water

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9
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What’s produced in reaction Of alcohol and water

A

Neutral solution

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10
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Carboxylic avid general formula

A

CnHn+1COOH

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11
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Functional group of carboxylic acids

A

carboxyl - COOH

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12
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What are carboxylic acids

A

Weak acids

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13
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What’s produced in reaction if alcohol and carboxylic acid

A

Ester and water

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14
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What’s produced in reaction if carboxylic acid and water

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Acidic solution

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15
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What’s produced in reaction if carboxylic acid and carbonate

A

Salt and water and carbon dioxide

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