Recognising reagents - aliphatic Flashcards
1
Q
H2 / Ni
A
- Alkene to alkane
- Nitrile to amine
- Hydroxynitrile to amine
2
Q
NaCN(aq)/H+(aq)
A
- Aldehyde to hydroxynitrile
- Ketone to hydroxynitrile
3
Q
H2O (g)/H3PO4
A
Alkene to alcohol
4
Q
H3PO4 or H2SO4, heat
A
Alcohol to alkene
5
Q
Hydrogen halide e.g. HBr
A
Alkene to haloalkane
6
Q
NaCl/NaBr, H2SO4
A
Alcohol to haloalkane
(also produces NaHSO4 + H2O)
7
Q
CN-/ethanol
A
Haloalkane to nitrile
8
Q
NH3/ethanol
A
Haloalkane to amine
9
Q
NaBH4
A
- Ketone to alcohol
- Aldehyde to alcohol
10
Q
K2Cr2O7/ H2SO4, reflux
A
- Alcohol to ketone
- Aldehyde to carboxylic acid
11
Q
K2Cr2O7/ H2SO4, distillation
A
Alcohol to aldehyde
12
Q
NH3 (no ethanol)
A
Acyl chloride to primary amide
13
Q
+ Primary amine
A
Acyl chloride to secondary amide
14
Q
SOCl2
A
Carboxylic acid to acyl chloride
15
Q
H2O
A
Acyl chloride to carboxylic acid
16
Q
H2O/HCl, heat
A
- Nitrile to carboxylic acid
- Hydroxynitrile to carboxylic acid
17
Q
Alcohol, conc H2SO4
A
- Carboxylic acid to ester
18
Q
Dilute acid, heat
A
Ester to carboxylic acid
19
Q
OH-, heat
A
Ester to carboxylate
20
Q
Alcohol
A
Acyl chloride to ester
21
Q
Carboxylic acid/H2SO4, OR acid anhydride
A
Alcohol to ester
22
Q
NaOH (aq)
A
- Haloalkane to alcohol
- Possibly ester to carboxylate
23
Q
Halogen, UV light
A
Alkene to haloalkane
