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How are alkynes named?
How are alkynes named?
What is the priority order for numbering the carbon atoms in an alkyne chain?
What is the priority order for numbering the carbon atoms in an alkyne chain?
What is required for alkyne formation from alkoxide in ethanol?
What is required for alkyne formation from alkoxide in ethanol?
How can alkynes be prepared from alkenes?
How can alkynes be prepared from alkenes?
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How can ketones be converted to gem-dichlorides?
How can ketones be converted to gem-dichlorides?
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What type of reaction occurs when gem-dichlorides are treated with strong bases?
What type of reaction occurs when gem-dichlorides are treated with strong bases?
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What type of reaction is predominant when reacting metal acetylides with 2° or 3° alkyl halides?
What type of reaction is predominant when reacting metal acetylides with 2° or 3° alkyl halides?
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What is the main reason for the relatively low solubility of alkynes in water?
What is the main reason for the relatively low solubility of alkynes in water?
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What is the product obtained when a terminal alkyne reacts with a strong base such as sodium?
What is the product obtained when a terminal alkyne reacts with a strong base such as sodium?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of terminal alkynes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of terminal alkynes?
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Why are alkynes less reactive than alkenes towards electrophilic reagents?
Why are alkynes less reactive than alkenes towards electrophilic reagents?
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What is the regioselectivity rule followed in the addition of one or two molar equivalents of hydrogen halides to alkynes?
What is the regioselectivity rule followed in the addition of one or two molar equivalents of hydrogen halides to alkynes?
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How is the addition of water to alkynes affected by the hydroboration-oxidation sequence?
How is the addition of water to alkynes affected by the hydroboration-oxidation sequence?
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What is the predominant reaction when metal acetylides react with 1° alkyl halide?
What is the predominant reaction when metal acetylides react with 1° alkyl halide?
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What type of reaction do alkynes undergo with electrophilic reagents?
What type of reaction do alkynes undergo with electrophilic reagents?
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What type of charge stabilization occurs in terminal alkynes?
What type of charge stabilization occurs in terminal alkynes?
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What is the product of heating a dialkyl ether with HBr?
What is the product of heating a dialkyl ether with HBr?
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Under what conditions does a 1° alkyl group tend to undergo SN2 displacement?
Under what conditions does a 1° alkyl group tend to undergo SN2 displacement?
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What happens when ethers are exposed to air for an extended period of time?
What happens when ethers are exposed to air for an extended period of time?
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What is the predominant reaction mechanism when a 3° alkyl group undergoes displacement?
What is the predominant reaction mechanism when a 3° alkyl group undergoes displacement?
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What is the IUPAC name for the compound C2H5OC2H5?
What is the IUPAC name for the compound C2H5OC2H5?
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Which synthesis method is best suited for preparing ethers using a 1° halide?
Which synthesis method is best suited for preparing ethers using a 1° halide?
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What physical state is methyl ether at room temperature?
What physical state is methyl ether at room temperature?
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How do ethers compare to isomeric alcohols in terms of boiling points?
How do ethers compare to isomeric alcohols in terms of boiling points?
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What type of reaction do ethers undergo with strong proton donor acids and Lewis acids?
What type of reaction do ethers undergo with strong proton donor acids and Lewis acids?
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How can the ether be recovered after reacting with a strong proton donor acid or a Lewis acid?
How can the ether be recovered after reacting with a strong proton donor acid or a Lewis acid?
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Study Notes
Alkyne Nomenclature and Properties
- Alkynes are named using the suffix "-yne," with the longest carbon chain containing the triple bond identified.
- Carbon atoms in an alkyne chain are numbered from the end closest to the triple bond to give it the lowest possible number.
- Terminal alkynes feature a triple bond at the end of the carbon chain, affecting their reactivity and properties.
Formation and Preparation of Alkynes
- Alkynes can form from alkoxide in ethanol through elimination reactions under appropriate conditions, often using strong bases.
- Alkenes can be converted to alkynes by a process known as dehydrohalogenation, typically involving two elimination reactions.
Reactions of Gem-Dichlorides
- Ketones convert to gem-dichlorides through chlorination, a process where two chlorine atoms replace the carbonyl oxygen.
- When treated with strong bases, gem-dichlorides undergo elimination to form alkynes or alkenes via an E2 reaction.
Alkyl Halide Reactions
- Metal acetylides predominantly react with 2° or 3° alkyl halides through an SN2 mechanism, leading to the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds.
- When metal acetylides react with 1° alkyl halides, an SN2 reaction occurs, allowing for the synthesis of more complex alkynes.
Solubility and Reactivity
- Alkynes have relatively low solubility in water due to their non-polar characteristics and lack of hydrogen bonding capabilities.
- Terminal alkynes react with strong bases like sodium to form acetylide ions, which are nucleophilic and can react further with electrophiles.
- Alkynes are generally less reactive than alkenes towards electrophilic reagents due to the stronger π-bonds in alkynes, which are less easily polarized.
Addition Reactions and Regioselectivity
- When adding one or two equivalents of hydrogen halides to alkynes, Markovnikov's regioselectivity plays a role, where the halide attaches to the more substituted carbon.
- Hydroboration-oxidation introduces water to alkynes , yielding alcohols with specific regioselectivity depending on the pathway.
Reactions and Mechanisms of Ethers
- Ethers undergo reactions with strong proton donor acids, such as HBr, forming alkyl bromides and alcohols via cleavage.
- Ethers exposed to air can oxidize, leading to unstable peroxides that may explode upon concentration.
- Carbon chain structure influences the predominant reaction mechanism; 1° alkyl groups favor SN2 displacement, while 3° groups follow an SN1 mechanism.
Physical Properties and Synthesis
- The compound C2H5OC2H5 is known as diethyl ether in IUPAC nomenclature.
- Ethers typically exist as gases or liquids at room temperature, with methyl ether being a gas.
- Ethers have lower boiling points than isomeric alcohols due to the lack of hydrogen bonding.
Recovery and Reaction Types
- Ethers can be recovered after reacting with acids or Lewis acids through neutralization or base extraction methods.
- The reactions of ethers are generally characterized as substitution reactions when they interact with strong acids or electrophiles.
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Test your knowledge of alkynes nomenclature. Practice naming compounds with triple bonds according to IUPAC rules, including finding the longest carbon chain, numbering the carbon atoms, and listing substituents alphabetically.
