Organics II Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Conditions for the reduction of carbonyls
A
- LiAlH4
- Dry Ether
2
Q
Reagents for nucleophilic addition with HCN
A
- HCN
- KCN
3
Q
Test for presence of a carbonyl group?
A
- 2,4-DNPH
- Orange Crystals form
- Melting point of precipitate can be compared to data to determine which compound it is
4
Q
How to test for methylketones/ethanal?
A
- Iodine
- In presence of alkali (eg. KOH)
- Pale Yellow precipitate forms
- Antiseptic smell
5
Q
Conditions for hydrolysis of nitriles
A
- reflux
- dilute HCl
6
Q
What is the product when nitriles are hydrolysed?
A
Carboxylic Acid and NH4Cl
7
Q
Products when Carboxylic acids react with bases?
A
- Carboxylate Salt
- Water
8
Q
Products when Carboxylic acids react with carbonates?
A
- Water
- CO2
- Carboxylate salt
9
Q
Product when Carboxylic acid reduced?
A
- Primary Alcohol
10
Q
Conditions for reduction of Carboxylic acids?
A
- LiAlH4
- Dry Ether
11
Q
Product of Carboxylic acid reacting with PCl5?
A
-Acyl Chloride
- POCl3
- HCl
12
Q
Reagents in esterification?
A
- Alcohol
- Carboxylic Acid
13
Q
Conditions for esterification?
A
- Acid Catalyst
- Reflux
14
Q
Product of acid hydrolysis of esters?
A
- Alcohol
- Carboxylic Acid
15
Q
Products of Base Hydrolysis of esters?
A
- Carboxylate ion
- Alcohol