Organic Synthesis Pathways Flashcards
1
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Alkane —> Haloalkane
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Free radical substitution, UV light, Halogen
2
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Alkene —> Alkane
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Electrophilic addition, 150C, H2 + catalyst
3
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Alkene —> Haloalkane
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Electrophilic addition, R.T, hydrogen halide
4
Q
Haloalkane —> Alcohol
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Nucleophilic substitution, heat under reflux, NaOH(aq)
5
Q
Alcohol —> Haloalkane
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Substitution, heat under reflux, NaX + H2SO4
6
Q
Alkene —> Alcohol
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Hydration, heat, steam + H2SO4
7
Q
Alcohol —> Alkene
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Dehydration, heat, Al2O3 or conc. acid
8
Q
Alcohol —> Ketone
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Oxidation, heat under reflux, K2Cr2O7/H2SO4
9
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Alcohol —> Aldehyde
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Oxidation, distillation, K2Cr2O7/H2SO4
10
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Alcohol —> Carboxylic acid
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Oxidation, heat under reflux, K2Cr2O7/H2SO4