Y12 Organic reactions Flashcards
Alkene –> alkane?
H2/Ni, 150°C, addition
Alkene –> haloalkane?
Hydrogen halide, addition
Alkene –> alcohol?
Steam/H3PO4, addition
Alkane –> haloalkane?
Halogen, UV, substitution
Haloalkane –> nitrile?
NaCN or KCN in ethanol, substitution
Haloalkane –> alcohol?
NaOH (aq), substitution
Primary alcohol –> aldehyde?
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4, distillation, oxidation
Primary alcohol –> carboxylic acid?
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4, reflux, oxidation
Secondary alcohol –> ketone?
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4, reflux, oxidation
Alcohol –> alkene?
H2SO4 or H3PO4, heat, elimination/dehydration
Alcohol –> haloalkane?
Sodium halide/H2SO4, substitution
Alcohol –> ester?
Carboxylic acid/conc. H2SO4 OR acid anhydride OR acyl chloride, esterification
Carboxylic acid –> ester?
Alcohol/conc. H2SO4, esterification
Ester –> carboxylate salt?
Hot aqueous alkali, hydrolysis
Ester –> carboxylic acid?
Hot aqueous acid, hydrolysis