Decarboxylation Reactions in Organic Chemistry
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In the soda lime method, what is the product besides RH?

  • NaHCO₃
  • NaOH
  • CO₂
  • Na₂CO₃ (correct)
  • Which type of acid decarboxylates to form an alkene with an extended conjugation?

  • α, β-Unsaturated acid
  • β-ketoacid
  • β, γ-Unsaturated acid (correct)
  • γ, δ-Unsaturated acid
  • What drives the decarboxylation reaction of β-ketoacids?

  • Formation of a carbanion
  • Elimination of water
  • Formation of an ester
  • Stability of the resulting enol (correct)
  • What is the product when gem-dicarboxylic acids are heated?

    <p>An alkene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is crucial for the stability of the R⁻ ion in the soda lime method?

    <p>Nature of the substituent R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the soda lime method, what happens to the carboxylate ion?

    <p>It is reduced to form an alkane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structural feature of β-ketoacids makes them prone to decarboxylation?

    <p>Presence of a stable enol form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major product when gem-dicarboxylic acids are heated?

    <p>An unsaturated carboxylic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does β,γ-unsaturated acid decarboxylation lead to an extended conjugation?

    <p>Formation of a conjugated alkene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly influences the rate of the soda lime decarboxylation method?

    <p>Stability of the carbanion formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Decomposition Reactions by Heating

    • The Soda lime method decomposes organic compounds RO into RH and Na2CO3 via heat.This method is used to determine the α stability of RO.

    Decomposition of Gemdicarboxylic Acids

    • Gemdicarboxylic acids, such as CH2(COOH)2, undergo decomposition when heated, resulting in the formation of CH2=CHCOOH.
    • This reaction involves the breakdown of the gemdicarboxylic acid into a simpler compound.

    β-Ketoacid Decomposition

    • β-Ketoacids, characterized by the R-C(=O)-CH2-COOH structure, decompose into R-C(=CH2)-CH3 when heated.
    • The stability of the enol formed during this reaction is a crucial factor in the decomposition process.

    β, γ-Unsaturated Acid Decomposition

    • β, γ-Unsaturated acids, such as CH2=CH-CH2-C(=O)OH, undergo decomposition when heated, resulting in the formation of CH2=CH-CH2.
    • This reaction involves the breakdown of the unsaturated acid into a simpler compound.

    Decomposition Reactions by Heating

    • Soda lime method involves the decomposition of RO (organic compound) into RH and Na2CO3, facilitated by NaOH and CaO, and heat (Δ).
    • This method is used to determine the α stability of RO.

    Decomposition of Gemdicarboxylic Acids

    • Gemdicarboxylic acids, such as CH2(COOH)2, undergo decomposition when heated, resulting in the formation of CH2=CHCOOH.
    • This reaction involves the breakdown of the gemdicarboxylic acid into a simpler compound.

    β-Ketoacid Decomposition

    • β-Ketoacids, characterized by the R-C(=O)-CH2-COOH structure, decompose into R-C(=CH2)-CH3 when heated.
    • The stability of the enol formed during this reaction is a crucial factor in the decomposition process.

    β, γ-Unsaturated Acid Decomposition

    • β, γ-Unsaturated acids, such as CH2=CH-CH2-C(=O)OH, undergo decomposition when heated, resulting in the formation of CH2=CH-CH2.
    • This reaction involves the breakdown of the unsaturated acid into a simpler compound.

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    This quiz covers various decarboxylation reactions in organic chemistry, including soda lime method, gemdicarboxylic acids, β-ketoacid, and β, γ-unsaturated acid. Apply your knowledge of organic chemistry reactions to solve these problems.

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