IB Chemistry SL Organic Chemistry Exam Practice
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Which functional group is present in the compound propanal?

  • Ester
  • Aldehyde (correct)
  • Ketone
  • Carboxylic acid

    • In the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester, what is the by-product?

  • Oxygen gas
  • Hydrogen gas
  • Water (correct)
  • Carbon dioxide

    • What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3CH2CH2COOH?

  • Propanoic acid (correct)
  • Butanoic acid
  • Acetic acid
  • Pentanoic acid

    • What product is obtained when acyl chlorides react with alcohols?

    <p>Esters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the mechanism of the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester.

    <p>Condensation reaction. The alcohol reacts with the carboxylic acid to form an ester and water, catalyzed by an acid or base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the factors that affect the rate of hydrolysis of an ester.

    <p>Factors include concentration of water, temperature, and the presence of acid or base catalysts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of chirality in organic compounds and its significance in organic chemistry.

    <p>Chirality refers to the property of a molecule to have non-superimposable mirror images. It is important in organic chemistry due to its impact on stereochemistry and biological activity of molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the differences between nucleophilic addition and nucleophilic substitution reactions in organic chemistry.

    <p>Nucleophilic addition involves the addition of a nucleophile to a molecule to form a new compound, while nucleophilic substitution involves the replacement of a leaving group with a nucleophile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester?

    <p>Esterification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of chirality in organic compounds and its significance in organic chemistry.

    <p>Chirality refers to the property of a molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image. In organic chemistry, chirality is significant as it affects the molecule's interactions with other chiral molecules and has implications in fields such as pharmacology and biochemistry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors affect the rate of hydrolysis of an ester?

    <p>The presence of a catalyst, temperature, and pH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What product is obtained when acyl chlorides react with alcohols?

    <p>Esters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Functional Groups and Compounds

    • Propanal contains an aldehyde functional group.

    Ester Formation

    • The by-product of the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester is water.
    • The reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester involves the nucleophilic attack of the alcohol on the carboxylic acid, resulting in the formation of an ester and water.

    IUPAC Nomenclature

    • The IUPAC name for the compound CH3CH2CH2COOH is butanoic acid.

    Acyl Chlorides

    • Acyl chlorides react with alcohols to form esters.

    Mechanism of Ester Formation

    • The mechanism of the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester involves the protonation of the carboxylic acid, followed by the nucleophilic attack of the alcohol, resulting in the formation of an ester and water.

    Hydrolysis of Esters

    • Factors that affect the rate of hydrolysis of an ester include the pH of the reaction, the concentration of the ester, and the temperature.
    • The rate of hydrolysis of an ester increases with increasing pH, concentration, and temperature.

    Chirality in Organic Compounds

    • Chirality in organic compounds refers to the existence of non-superimposable mirror images of a molecule.
    • Chirality is significant in organic chemistry because it affects the physical and biological properties of a molecule, such as its boiling point, melting point, and ability to rotate plane-polarized light.
    • Chirality also affects the reactivity of a molecule, as different enantiomers can react differently with other molecules.

    Nucleophilic Addition and Substitution Reactions

    • Nucleophilic addition reactions involve the addition of a nucleophile to a multiple bond, resulting in the formation of a new bond.
    • Nucleophilic substitution reactions involve the substitution of a leaving group with a nucleophile, resulting in the formation of a new bond.
    • The key difference between nucleophilic addition and substitution reactions is the type of bond formed, with addition reactions resulting in the formation of a new bond and substitution reactions resulting in the substitution of a leaving group.

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