Organic Reactions

Question 1

Define what an addition reaction is and give examples of functional groups which undergo this type of reaction.

Answer 1

• When two molecules join together to form a single product - involves breaking of a double bond
• Alkenes, Aldehydes, ketones

Question 2

Define what an elimination reaction is and give examples of functional groups which undergo this type of reaction.

Answer 2

• Involves removing functional group which is released as part of a small molecule - often double bond formed
• halogenoalkanes, Hydroxyl groups

Question 3

Define what an substitution reaction is and give examples of functional groups which undergo this type of reaction.

Answer 3

• When a functional group is swapped for a different one

- benzenes Hs, hydroxyl groups

Question 4

Define what an condensation reaction is and give examples of functional groups which undergo this type of reaction.

Answer 4

• Two molecules get joined together with loss of small molecule i.e water
• Carboxylic acids, acyl chlorides, amides