Organic Chemistry Word Equations Flashcards
1
Q
Word equation for a hydration reaction?
A
Alkene + H2O= Alcohol
H3PO4 catalyst and steam
2
Q
Word equation for a dehydration reaction?
A
Alcohol= Alkene + H2O
concentrated H3PO4
3
Q
Word equation for a Hydrogenation reaction?
A
Alkene +H2= Alkane
150 degrees and Ni catalyst
4
Q
Word equation for a Polymerisation reaction?
A
Alkene= Polyalkene
5
Q
Word equations for a Halogenation reaction?
A
Alkene + X2= Dihaloalkane
Alkene+HX= Haloalkane
6
Q
Word equation for free radical substitution?
A
Alkane + X2= Haloalkane + HX
UV
7
Q
Word equation for nucleophilic substitution?
A
Haloalkane + OH- = Alcohol + H-