Reaction pathways & conditions Flashcards
What is the mechanism & conditions for Alkane to Alkene?
Cracking, various conditions
What is the mechanism & coniditions for Alkene to Alkane?
Hydrogen, Nickel catalyst, 150 degrees, 5 atm
Addition reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for Alkene to Alcohol?
Steam, 300 degrees, Conc. H3PO4 catalyst
What is the mechanism & conditions for Alcohol to Alkene?
Al2O3, 300 degrees, or conc. H2SO4 under reflux
Elimination reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for Alkane to Halogenoalkane?
Halogen & UV Light
Substitution reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for Halogenoalkane to Alcohol?
NaOH (aq), heat under reflux
Substitution reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for Alcohol to Aldehyde?
Primary alcohols only; Acidified Potassium dichromate & distill the mixture.
Oxidation reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for alcohol to Ketone?
Secondary alcohols only, Acidified potassium dichromate & heat under reflux.
Oxidation reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for alcohol to Carboxylic acid?
Primary alcohols only, Acidified potassium dichromate & heat under reflux
Oxidation reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for aldehyde to carboxylic acid?
Acidified potassium dichromate, heat under reflux
Oxidation reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for Alcohol to Ether?
Heat with Sulfuric acid, Primary alcohols only
Elimination reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for Alkene to Halogenoalkane?
Hydrogen halide, room temperature
Addition reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for Halogenoalkene to Alkene?
Hot concentrated Potassium Hydroxide in an ethanolic solution
Elimination reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for Aldehyde to Alcohol?
NaBH4 (aq), heat
Reduction reaction
What is the mechanism & conditions for Ketone to Alcohol?
NaBH4 (aq), alkaline solution, heat
Reduction reaction