organic reactions Flashcards
haloalkane to amine
mechanism
reagents
conditions
nuc sub
excess NH3
ethanol heat pressure
haloalkane to alcohol (2’ or 1’)
mechanisms
reagents
conditions
nuc sub
NaOH
aqueous heat reflux
haloalkane to nitrile
nuc sub
KCN
water and ethanol
Alkane to haloalkane
mechanism
reagent
condition
free radical sub
Br2 / Cl2
UV light
Alkane to CO2 + H2O
reaction type
reagent
combustion
O2
haloalkane to alkene
mechanism reagents conditions
elimination
KOH
ethanol reflux
alkene to haloalkane
mechanism reagent
electrophilic add
HBr / HCl / Br2 / Cl2
Alkene to alkyl hydrogen sulfate
mechanism reagent
electrophilic add
H2SO4
Alkyl hydrogen sulfate to alcohol
H2O
Alkene to alcohol
direct hydration
steam
H3PO4
Alcohol to alkene
elimination
hot con H2SO4
600K
1’ Alcohol to carboxylic acid
oxidation
K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4
reflux excess oxidising agent
1’ alcohol to aldehyde
oxidation
K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4
distillation
2’ alcohol to ketone
oxidation
K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4
reflux or distillation
ketone to 2’ alcohol
nuc add
reduction
NaBH4
acidic solvent