Synthesis Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
What are the reactions of monohaloalkanes ?
A
-Elimination reactions to form alkenes using a strong base, such as potassium or sodium hydroxide in ethanol
Nucleophilic substitution reactions with:
— aqueous alkalis to form alcohols
— alcoholic alkoxides to form ethers
— ethanolic cyanide to form nitriles (chain length increased by
one carbon atom) that can be hydrolysed to carboxylic acids
2
Q
How are alcohols prepared ?
A
