Reaction pathways Flashcards
Alkene to Alkane
Hydrogenation (add H2 with Nickel catalyst)
Alkene to Dihalogenoalkane
Addition (add Br2)
Alkene to Halogenoalkane
Addition (add hydrogen halides such as HBr)
Alkene to Alcohol
Hydration (add water with sulphuric acid catalyst (H2SO4) )
Alkene to Poly(alkene)
Addition polymerisation
Alcohol to Ketone
Oxidation with potassium Dichromate (VI) (secondary alcohol)
Alcohol to Aldehyde
Oxidation with potassium Dichromate (VI) (primary alcohol, Distill)
Halogenoalkane to Alcohol
Substitution (SN1 or SN2). Add Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) to substitute OH with Halogen.
Alcohol/Aldehyde to Carboxylic acid
Oxidation with potassium Dichromate (VI) (primary alcohol, reflux)
Dihalogenoalkane to Trihalogenoalkane
Further Addition (add Br2 with UV light)