reaction map

Question 1

what is the mechanism, conditions and reagents used for alkane –> haloalkane

Answer 1

mechanism: free radical substitution
conditions: uv light
reagent: Cl2

Question 2

what is the mechanism, conditions and reagents used for haloalkane –> alkene

Answer 2

mechanism: elimination
conditions: ethanol, reflux
reagent : NaOH

Question 3

what is the mechanism, conditions and reagents used for alkene –> haloalkane

Answer 3

mechanism: electrophilic addition
reagent: HBr, HCl, Cl2, Br2

Question 4

what is the mechanism, conditions and reagents used for haloalkane –> nitrile

Answer 4

mechanism: nucleophilic substitution
reagent: KCN
conditions: ethanoic

Question 5

what is the mechanism, conditions and reagents used haloalkane –> amine

Answer 5

mechanism : nucleophilic substitution
reagent: excess NH3
conditions: ethanol, heat and pressure

Question 6

what is the mechanism, conditions and reagents used for haloalkane –> alcohol

Answer 6

mechanism: nucleophilic substitution
reagent: NaOH
conditions: aqueous, heat under reflux

Question 7

what is the mechanism, conditions and reagents used for alkene –> alcohol

Answer 7

mechanism: direct hydration
reagent: steam (H2O)
catalyst: H3PO4