Synthetic Routes

Question 1

What reagent and conditions are need to convert an alkene into an alkane?

Answer 1

1. Hydrogen molecule (H2)
2. Ni catalyst

Question 2

What reagent and conditions are need to convert an alkene into a haloalkane?

Answer 2

1. Hydrogen Halide

Question 3

What reagent and conditions are need to convert a haloalkane into an alcohol?

Answer 3

1. NaOH
2. Reflux

Question 4

What reagent and conditions are need to convert an alkene into an alcohol?

Answer 4

1. H2O (g)
2. H3PO4 catalyst

Question 5

What reagent and conditions are need to convert an alkane into a haloalkane?

Answer 5

1. Halogen
2. UV

Question 6

What reagent and conditions are need to convert an alcohol into a haloalkane?

Answer 6

1. Sodium Halide + H2SO4

Question 7

What reagent and conditions are need to convert an alcohol into an alkene?

Answer 7

1. Concentrated Sulphuric Acid

Question 8

What reagent and conditions are need to convert a primary alcohol into a Carboxylic acid?

Answer 8

1. Potassium dichromate and H2SO4
2. Reflux

Question 9

What reagent and conditions are need to convert a primary alcohol into an aldehyde?

Answer 9

1. K2Cr2O7 and H2SO4
2. Distil

Question 10

What reagent and conditions are need to convert a secondary alcohol into a ketone?

Answer 10

1. K2Cr2O7 and H2SO4
2. Reflux

Question 11

What is the target molecule?

Answer 11

The compound that the chemist is attempting to prepare by organic synthesis

Question 12

How would you answer a two stage synthesis?

Answer 12

1. Identify functional groups in starting and target molecules
2. Identify the intermediate that links the functional groups
3. State the reagent and conditions for each stage