Aromatic Compounds and Reactions

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Which of the following reactions is typically involved in Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS)?

Reduction with NaBH₄

Nucleophilic Addition

Halogenation with Cl₂ and AlCl₃ (correct)

Oxidation with PCC

Tertiary alcohols undergo oxidation to form ketones.

False

What is the major product when a primary alcohol is oxidized using Jones reagent?

Carboxylic acid

The mechanism that explains the reaction of aldehydes and ketones with nucleophiles is called _____.

Nucleophilic addition Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reactions with their corresponding categories:

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation = Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Leading to Carboxylic Acid = Oxidation of Aldehyde Claisen Condensation = Enolate Chemistry Williamson Ether Synthesis = Reaction of Alcohols Signup and view all the answers

In the context of aromatic compounds, which substituent is considered deactivating?

-NO₂ Signup and view all the answers

Enolates can be formed using strong bases such as LDA or NaH.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of AlCl₃ in Friedel-Crafts reactions?

Lewis acid catalyst Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction converts carboxylic acids into hydrocarbons?

Decarboxylation Signup and view all the answers

Transesterification involves the exchange of alkyl groups in alcohols.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the products formed when esters are reduced using LiAlH₄?

Aldehydes or Alcohols Signup and view all the answers

In the Diels-Alder reaction, a diene reacts with a __________ to produce a cyclohexene derivative.

dienophile Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of reactions with their descriptions:

Aldol Reaction = Building carbon-carbon bonds Grignard Reaction = Nucleophilic addition to carbonyls Cycloaddition = Formation of 6-membered rings Radical Polymerization = Formation of polymers from alkenes Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction is a form of nucleophilic acyl substitution?

Hydrolysis of Amides Signup and view all the answers

Proton NMR provides information about the chemical shifts of carbon atoms in a molecule.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the main outcome of the Claisen condensation reaction?

Formation of carbon-carbon bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the product when alkyl bromide (R-Br) is treated with magnesium in dry ether?

R-MgBr Signup and view all the answers

The reaction of an alkyne with sodium amide (NaNH2) produces a carbanion.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of H2 in the presence of Raney Ni on alkenes?

Hydrogenation Signup and view all the answers

When benzene is treated with sulfur trioxide and sulfuric acid, it undergoes _____ to form benzenesulfonic acid.

sulfonation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reagents with their corresponding products:

LiAlH4 = R-NH2 H3PO4 = R KMnO4, H3O+ = OH NaNH2 = R-C≡C-Na+ Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aromatic Compounds and Aromaticity

Aromaticity follows Huckel's Rule (4n + 2 π-electrons).
Aromatic systems exhibit resonance and delocalization.
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS) is a key reaction mechanism.
Common EAS reactions include halogenation (Br₂, FeBr₃/Cl₂, AlCl₃), nitration (HNO₃, H₂SO₄), and sulfonation (SO₃, H₂SO₄).

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

Friedel-Crafts alkylation involves aromatic compounds reacting with alkyl halides in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst (e.g. AlCl₃).
This reaction introduces an alkyl group onto the aromatic ring.
The major product is typically formed through a stepwise mechanism, resulting in a substitution reaction.

Friedel-Crafts Acylation

In Friedel-Crafts acylation, an acyl group is introduced onto an aromatic ring.
Acyl chlorides react with aromatic compounds in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst(e.g. aluminum chloride).
This results in the production of ketones.

Activating vs. Deactivating Substituents

Substituents affect the reactivity of aromatic compounds.
Some groups, like -OH, -NH₂, activate the ring toward further substitution reactions, directing the incoming group to ortho or para positions.
Other groups, like -NO₂, -CN, deactivate the ring and lead to substitution at the meta position.

Reactions of Alcohols and Phenols

Alcohols undergo nucleophilic substitution (Sn1, Sn2) reactions.
Different types of alcohols can be oxidized. Primary alcohols to aldehyde, secondary alcohols to ketone. Tertiary alcohols cannot undergo oxidation.
Jones reagent (CrO₃ in H₂SO₄/acetone) is an example of a strong oxidant used in oxidation reactions of alcohols.
Phenols are stronger acids than alcohols. They also readily undergo electrophilic substitution reactions.

Carbonyl Chemistry

Aldehydes and ketones undergo nucleophilic addition reactions with various nucleophiles. This reaction often involves a stepwise mechanism.
NaBH₄ and LiAlH₄ are reagents for reducing aldehydes and ketones to alcohols.
Aldehydes undergo oxidation to carboxylic acids.
Aldol condensation and Cannizzaro reaction are specific reactions of aldehydes and ketones.
Carboxylic acids participate in various reactions that include decarboxylation, reduction, and esterification.

Acid Chlorides, Esters, and Amides

Acid chlorides, esters, and amides undergo nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions.
Amides may undergo hydrolysis(conversion to carboxylic acids).
Esters can be reduced using LiAlH₄ to yield alcohols or aldehydes.

Synthesis and Retrosynthesis

Retrosynthetic analysis involves breaking down a complex molecule into simpler, more readily accessible reactants.
Functional group interconversions and disconnections are essential strategies.
Grignard reactions, Aldol condensation, and Claisen condensation are key reactions for building carbon-carbon bonds.

Organometallic Chemistry

Organolithium and Grignard reagents are examples of organometallic reagents that act as nucleophiles.
These reagents participate in nucleophilic additions and substitutions to carbonyl compounds.

Radical Reactions

Radical substitution and addition reactions often involve the presence of heat or light.
Radical reactions can lead to the formation of polymers from alkenes.

Pericyclic Reactions

Cycloadditions (e.g., Diels-Alder) and sigmatropic rearrangements are examples of pericyclic reactions.
These reactions involve ring closures or openings typically involving conjugated systems.
Reactions often proceed through thermal or photochemical pathways.

Spectroscopy and Structure Determination

NMR spectroscopy (proton and carbon-13) provides information about chemical shifts and coupling constants.
IR spectroscopy reveals functional groups based on absorption frequencies.
Mass spectrometry provides fragmentation patterns, aiding in structural elucidation.

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Test your knowledge on aromatic compounds, aromaticity, and key reactions including Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution, Friedel-Crafts alkylation, and acylation. This quiz covers essential mechanisms and rules such as Huckel's Rule and delocalization in aromatic systems.