Part 2 Flashcards
How is oxidation and reduction defined?
As increasing the O:H ratio and reduction is defined as decreasing the O:H ratio.
Do the oxidation and reduction definitions always apply
No, they only apply in carbon chemistry.
Look at and read the oxidation equation and example on top of page 20
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What is the functional group of the alkanals?
-CHO
How are alkanals named?
By replacing the ‘ol’ of the alkanol with -al.
Draw out the first 3 members of the alkanals on page 20.
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What is the C=O group on alkanals called?
The carbonyl group
Any compound containing the CHO group is called an…
aldehyde.
The alkanals, which are derivatives of _____, are a sub-group of _____.
alkanes, aldehydes
How are alkanals made?
By oxidising primary alkanols.
What is the main industrial use of alkanals? Give an example.
Making thermosetting plastics, e.g. phenol/methanal resins.
Methanal (formadehyde) is also used in the preservation of…
bodies and dead animals.
What is the functional group of the alkanones?
C=O, the carbonyl group. This group must be with a chain.
How do you name an alkanone?
By replacing the ‘ol’ of the alkanol with -one.
Write out the first 3 alkanone on page 20.
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What are alkanones are subset of?
The more general ketones.
How are alkanones made?
By oxidising secondary alkanols
What are the uses of ketones?
Mainly as solvents for varnishes and plastics, e.g. propanone is the solvent in nail varnish remover.
Why do aldehydes and ketones behave similarly in many reactions?
Because they both contain the carbonyl group C=O.
Aldehydes can be oxidised to _____ whereas ketones cannot.
carboxylic acids
Name the three oxidising agents.
- Benedict’s or Fehling’s solution
- Tollen’s reagent
- Acidified potassium dichromate solution
What is the observation and reason when using the oxidising agent Benedict’s or Fehling’s solution?
Blue solution -> orange-red precipitate
Cu2+ irons reduced to Cu2O, i.e. copper (1) oxide
What is the observation and reason when using oxidising agent Tollen’s reagent (AgNo3(aq) + NH3(aq)
A ‘silver mirror’ is formed.
Ag+ ions reduced to Ag atoms.
What is the observation and reason when using oxidising agent acidified potassium dichromate solution?
Orange solution -> blue-green solution
Cr2O7 2- reduced to Cr3+