organic chemistry reactions Flashcards
1
Q
primary alcohol to aldehyde
A
oxidation
heat using distillation conditions
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4 (acidified potassium chromate)
2
Q
primary alcohol to carboxylic acid
A
oxidation (x2)
heat using reflux
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4 (acidified potassium chromate)
3
Q
secondary alcohol to ketone
A
oxidation
heat using reflux
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4 (acidified potassium chromate)
4
Q
alcohol to haloalkane
A
substitution
NaBr/H2SO4
heat
5
Q
haloalkane to alcohol
A
NaOH + heat
hydrolysis
6
Q
alcohol to alkene
A
dehydration
conc acid
heat (reflux)
7
Q
alkene to alcohol
A
hydration
steam
H3PO4 catalyst
8
Q
alkene to alkane
A
Hydrogenation
H2/Nickel catalyst
9
Q
alkane to haloalkane
A
substitution
UV light
10
Q
alkene to haloalkane
A
halogenation (addition)
HBr or Br2