Organics Week 2 Flashcards
What is a nucleophile?
A nucleophile is an atom or molecule that donates a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond with an electron-deficient species, such as a carbon atom in a halogenoalkane. Nucleophiles are characterized by their electron-rich nature and their ability to participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
What are HFC’s?
HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) are a class of chemical compounds that contain hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms. They are used as alternatives to CFCs in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
What is elimination?
Elimination is a type of chemical reaction in which a small molecule, often water, is removed from a molecule. This process typically involves the removal of a leaving group and the formation of a double bond or pi bond.
What is a halogenoalkane?
A halogenoalkane, also known as a haloalkane or alkyl halide, is an organic compound that contains a halogen atom (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) bonded to a carbon atom. Halogenoalkanes are commonly used in organic synthesis and serve as starting materials for various chemical reactions
What is an elimination reaction?
An elimination reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which a small molecule, such as water or a hydrogen halide, is removed from a molecule, resulting in the formation of a double bond or pi bond. Elimination reactions are commonly observed in organic chemistry and can lead to the formation of alkenes or other unsaturated compounds.
What is a secondary haloalkane?
A secondary halogenoalkane is a halogenoalkane in which the carbon atom bonded to the halogen is directly connected to two other carbon atoms. It is classified as secondary because it has two carbon atoms attached to the carbon adjacent to the halogen.
What is ammonia?
Ammonia (NH3) is a colorless gas composed of one nitrogen atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms. It acts as a nucleophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions with halogenoalkanes, resulting in the replacement of the halogen atom with an amino group.
What is hydrolysis?
Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction in which a compound reacts with water to form two or more new compounds. In the context of halogenoalkanes, hydrolysis refers to the reaction of a halogenoalkane with water, resulting in the formation of an alcohol and a hydrogen halide.
What is an ionic equation?
An ionic equation is a chemical equation that shows only the species that are involved in a chemical reaction and their respective charges. It represents the transfer of ions between reactants and products, highlighting the formation or dissociation of ions.
What is a cyanide ion?
The cyanide ion (CN-) is a negatively charged molecule consisting of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom. It acts as a nucleophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions with halogenoalkanes, resulting in the replacement of the halogen atom with a cyanide group
What are CFC’s?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are a class of man-made chemical compounds that contain chlorine, fluorine, and carbon atoms. They were widely used as refrigerants, propellants, and solvents.
What is a primary halolkane?
A primary halogenoalkane is a halogenoalkane in which the carbon atom bonded to the halogen is directly connected to only one other carbon atom. It is classified as primary because it has the fewest number of carbon atoms attached to the carbon adjacent to the halogen.
What is a tertiary haloalkane?
A tertiary halogenoalkane is a halogenoalkane in which the carbon atom bonded to the halogen is directly connected to three other carbon atoms. It is classified as tertiary because it has three carbon atoms attached to the carbon adjacent to the halogen.
What is nucleophilic substitution?
Nucleophilic substitution is a type of chemical reaction in which a nucleophile replaces a leaving group in a molecule. The nucleophile donates a pair of electrons to the carbon atom, resulting in the formation of a new bond.
What is the result of hydrolysis reactions of halogenoalkanes?
Hydrolysis reactions of halogenoalkanes involve the substitution of a halogen atom with an -OH group to form an alcohol.
How can the reactivity of haloalkanes be compared?
The reactivity of haloalkanes can be compared by the rate of formation of a precipitate of silver halide.
What do nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions involve?
Nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions involve swapping a halogen for another atom or group.
How can haloalkanes be classified?
Haloalkanes can be classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary based on the number of alkyl groups attached to the carbon next to the halogen.
Why do tertiary halogenoalkanes undergo elimination reactions?
Tertiary halogenoalkanes undergo elimination due to the stability of the tertiary carbocation.
How are haloalkanes named?
Haloalkanes are named by using a prefix to indicate the halogen atom and listing substituents alphabetically.
What are the different types of nucleophilic substitution reactions that can convert halogenoalkanes into other compounds?
Nucleophilic substitution reactions with aqueous hydroxide ions, cyanide ions, or ammonia can convert halogenoalkanes into alcohols, nitriles, or amines, respectively.
What caused the ozone layer hole and what measures have been taken to address it?
Man-made CFCs caused an ozone layer hole, but legislation and alternative compounds have been developed.
What are the harmful effects of using halogenoalkanes as solvents?
Halogenoalkanes can be used as solvents, but their harmful effects have led to reduced use.
What is involved in nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions of halogenoalkanes?
Nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions of halogenoalkanes involve the removal of a small molecule, often water, depending on the solvent used.
What is a chain reaction?
A chain reaction is a chemical reaction in which the products of one reaction step become the reactants of the next step, leading to a self-sustaining process. In the context of ozone depletion, the destruction of ozone molecules by chlorine radicals is an example of a chain reaction.
What is ozone?
Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms (O3). It is naturally present in the Earth’s upper atmosphere, forming a layer known as the ozone layer.
What are HFC’s?
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are man-made chemical compounds that have been developed as alternatives to chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) due to their lower ozone depletion potential. HFCs are composed of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms.
What is UV radiation?
UV radiation, or ultraviolet radiation, is a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun. It is invisible to the human eye but can have harmful effects on living organisms.
What are CFC’s?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are man-made chemical compounds that were commonly used in various industrial and consumer applications, such as refrigeration, air conditioning, and aerosol propellants. CFCs are composed of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine atoms.
What are Cl radicals?
Chlorine radicals are highly reactive chemical species that are formed when chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the upper atmosphere. UV radiation breaks the C-Cl bonds in CFC molecules, releasing chlorine radicals.
What is the ozone layer?
The ozone layer is a natural layer of ozone (O3) located in the Earth’s upper atmosphere, specifically in the stratosphere. It plays a crucial role in protecting life on Earth by absorbing and filtering out a significant portion of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
What is smog?
Smog refers to a type of air pollution that is characterized by a mixture of pollutants, including ground-level ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds. It is typically formed when pollutants emitted by human activities, such as vehicle emissions, industrial processes, and the burning of fossil fuels, react with sunlight.
What is ozone depletion?
Ozone depletion refers to the process by which the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is gradually depleted or thinned out. The ozone layer is a natural layer of ozone (O3) that acts as a protective shield, blocking harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
What is ground level ozone?
Ground-level ozone, also known as tropospheric ozone, refers to ozone (O3) present in the lower atmosphere, closer to the Earth’s surface. Unlike the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, ground-level ozone is a pollutant and a component of smog.
What caused a gap in the ozone layer?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) caused a gap in the ozone layer.
How can CFCs react with ozone?
CFCs can split up and form chlorine radicals that react with ozone.
What role do chlorine radicals play in the decomposition of ozone?
Chlorine radicals catalyse the decomposition of ozone and continue to be regenerated.
What was the stance of chemists regarding CFCs?
Chemists supported banning CFCs and using safer alternatives like HFCs.
What is the contribution of ozone in the lower atmosphere?
Ozone in the lower atmosphere contributes to smog formation.
How does the application of CFCs lead to the depletion of the ozone layer?
CFCs break down into chlorine radicals under UV radiation, which then react with ozone molecules, leading to the depletion of the ozone layer.
How many ozone molecules can one chlorine radical destroy in a chain reaction?
One chlorine radical can destroy two ozone molecules in a chain reaction.