Organic Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Alkene to Alkane
A
Hydrogenation Reaction
H2
Nickel Catalyst
2
Q
Alkane to HaloAlkane
A
Halogen
Ultraviolet Light
3
Q
Alcohol to HaloAlkane
A
+ Hydrogen Halide
To Make in situ, Sodium Halide + sulphuric acid
4
Q
Alkene to HaloAlkane
A
Hydrogen Halide
5
Q
Haloalkane to Alcohol
A
NaOH
Heat under reflux
6
Q
Alkene to Alcohol
A
Steam + Phosphoric Acid (catalyst)
7
Q
Alcohol to alkene
A
Dehydration Reaction
+ Concentrated H2SO4
8
Q
Alcohol to Aldehyde
A
Acidified Potassium Chromate (VI) (K2Cr2O7)+ H2SO4
Heat gently and Distil simultaneously
9
Q
Alcohol to Carboxylic Acid
A
Acidified Potassium Chromate (VI) + Sulphuric ACID
K2Cr2O7 + H2SO4
Heat under reflux
10
Q
Alcohol to ketone
A
Must be secondary alcohol
K2Cr2O7 + H2SO4
Reflux