Organic Pathways Flashcards
1
Q
Reaction to go from primary alcohol to carboxylic acid
A
- Oxidation reaction
- In the presence of H+/Cr2O7^2- and heat
2
Q
One step reaction from alkene to primary alcohol
A
- Addition reaction
- In the presence of steam/H3PO4 and 300C temperature
3
Q
Reaction to go from alkene to alkane
A
- Addition reaction
- In the presence of H2/Pt
- Also referred to as hydrogenation
4
Q
Reaction to go from alkane to haloalkane
A
- Substitution reaction
- Presence of halogen gas and UV light
5
Q
Reaction to go from haloalkane to alcohol
A
- Substitution Reaction
- Presence of NaOH and H2O/catalyst
6
Q
One step reaction from alkene to haloalkane
A
- Addition reaction
- Presence of hydrogen halide (e.g. HCl)
7
Q
Tertiary alcohols do not undergo…
A
…oxidation
8
Q
Reaction between alcohol and acid
A
- Esterification Reaction
- Presence of H2SO4
- Forms Ester
9
Q
Reaction of an ester to form products
A
- Hydrolysis reaction
- In the presence of water
- Forms alcohol and acid
