Reactions Flashcards
Alkane + Halogen ⟶
Alkane + halogen ⟶ Haloalkane + HX
Free radical substitution (Cl•, Br• etc)
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Initiation, Propagation, Termination
Alkene + H₂ ⟶
Alkene + H₂ ⟶ Alkane
Nickel Catalyst @ 150°C
Alkene + Halogen ⟶
Alkene + Halogen ⟶ Dihaloalkane
Electrophilic addition
If Bromine used: decolourisation!
Alkene + Hydrogen Halide ⟶
Alkene + Hydrogen Halide ⟶ Haloalkane
Electrophilic Addition
Unsymmetrical alkene? major and minor product
Alkene + H₂O (g) ⇌
Alkene + H₂O (g) ⇌ Alcohol
Steam hydration Phosphoric acide (H₃PO₄) Catalyst @300°C, 60-70atm
Alcohol + Halide ion ⟶
Alcohol + Halide ion ⟶ Haloalkane + OH⁻⁻⁻
Nucleophilic substitution
React with NaBr + an acid catalyst (H₂SO₄) + Heat
Alcohol ⟶
Alcohol ⟶ Alkene + water
Dehydration/elimination of H₂O
Acid catalyst: Conc. H₂SO₄ or Conc. H₃PO₄ + heat
Alcohol + Oxygen ⟶
Alcohol + Oxygen ⟶ Carbon Dioxide + water
Combustion: alcohol = oxidised
Primary Alcohol + [O] ⟶
Primary Alcohol + [O] ⟶ Aldehyde + Water
Oxidation
Gently heat in distillation apparatus with H⁺/Cr₂O₇⁻⁻⁻
Distil aldehyde off as formed to prevent COOH forming
Primary Alcohol + 2[O] ⟶
Primary Alcohol + 2[O] ⟶ Carboxylic Acid + water
Oxidation
Heat under reflux with excess H⁺/Cr₂O₇⁻⁻⁻
Excess ensures complete oxidation
Secondary Alcohol + [O] ⟶
Secondary Alcohol + [O] ⟶ Ketone + water
Oxidation
(distillation) or reflux with H⁺/Cr₂O₇⁻⁻⁻
Tertiary Alcohol + [O] ⟶
Tertiary Alcohol + [O] ⟶ CANNOT BE OXIDISED
Haloalkane + OH⁻⁻⁻ ⟶
Haloalkane + OH⁻⁻⁻ ⟶ Alcohol + X⁻⁻⁻
Nucleophilic substitution (:OH⁻⁻)
Warm aqueous alkali + heated under reflux
Water can also act as nucleophile but much slower
Benzene + NO₂ ⁺ ⟶
Benzene + NO₂ ⁺ ⟶ Nitrobenzene + H⁺
Electrophilic substitution
Conc. HNO₃ and Conc. H₂SO₄ catalyst
50°C for mono nitration
Benzene + Halogen ⟶
Benzene + Halogen ⟶ Halobenzene + HX
Electrophilic substitution (Cl ⁺ or Br ⁺ ) Halogen (e.g.Cl₂) + Halogen Carrier catalyst (e.g. AlCl₃/FeCl₃)
Benzene + Haloalkane ⟶
Benzene + Haloalkane ⟶ Alkylbenzene + HX
Electrophilic substitution ( CH₃⁺) = alkylation Halogen carrier catalyst + reflux +anhydrous conditions Friedel-Crafts reaction
Benzene + Acyl chloride ⟶
Benzene + Acyl chloride ⟶ Phenylketone + HCl
Electrophilic substitution (CH₃C⁺O) = acylation Halogen carrier catalyst + reflux + anhydrous conditions Friedel-Crafts reactions
Phenol + HNO₃ ⟶
Phenol + HNO₃ ⟶ Nitrophenol + water
Electrophilic substitution
dilute HNO₃, no catalyst (reacts much more readily than benzene)
forms 2 isomers: 2-nitrophenol and 4-nitrophenol
Phenol + Bromine ⟶
Phenol + Bromine ⟶ Bromophenol + HBr
Electrophilic substitution
no catalyst + decolourises orange bromine
product = 2,4,6-tribromophenol =antiseptic
Phenol + NaOH ⟶
Phenol + Na ⟶
Phenol + NaOH ⟶ Sodiumphenoxide + water
Phenol + Na ⟶ Sodiumphenoxide + H₂
Neutralisation reaction
Phenol = weak acid: not acidic enough to react with carbonates :(
Aldehyde + 2[H] ⟶
Aldehyde + 2[H] ⟶ Primary Alcohol
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Nucleophilic addition (H⁻⁻⁻
Reducing agent = NaBH₄ (supplies hydride ions)
Add water)
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