organic - synthetic routes - reaction pathways Flashcards
1
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alkene –> alkane conditions
A
hydrogen/ nickel catalyst
2
Q
alkene–> haloalkane
A
hydrogen halide e.g.(HBr)
3
Q
alkane –> haloalkane
A
halogen (eg. Br2) + ultra violet
4
Q
alcohol –> haloalkane
A
sodium halide / H2SO4
5
Q
2ndary alcohol –> ketone
A
K2Cr2O7/ H2SO4, reflux mechanism
6
Q
ketone –> 2ndary alcohol
A
NaBH4
7
Q
primary alcohol –> carboxylic acid
A
K2Cr2O7/ H2SO4, reflux mechanism
8
Q
primary alcohol –> aldehyde
A
K2CrO7/ H2SO4, distillation
9
Q
aldehyde –> primary alcohol
A
NaBH4
10
Q
aldehyde –> carboxylic acid
A
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4, reflux
11
Q
alcohol –> ester
A
carboxylic acid/ conc H2SO4
or acid anhydride
12
Q
ester –> carboxylate
A
OH- + heat
13
Q
alkene –> alcohol
A
H20 (steam)/ H3PO4
14
Q
alcohol –> alkene
A
H3PO4 or H2SO4 + heat
15
Q
ketone –> hydroxynitrile
A
NaCN(aq) / H+ (aq)
