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What is the product formed when ethanol reacts with sodium?
What is the product formed when ethanol reacts with sodium?
Which of the following is true regarding the leaving group of R-OH?
Which of the following is true regarding the leaving group of R-OH?
What is the role of H2SO4 when forming esters from alcohols?
What is the role of H2SO4 when forming esters from alcohols?
What is the general outcome when alcohols react with carboxylic acids in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid?
What is the general outcome when alcohols react with carboxylic acids in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid?
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Which compound is formed when propanol reacts with ethanol and sulfuric acid?
Which compound is formed when propanol reacts with ethanol and sulfuric acid?
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What is the correct formula for ethanol?
What is the correct formula for ethanol?
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Which reaction describes the oxymercuration-demercuration process?
Which reaction describes the oxymercuration-demercuration process?
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Which statement is true regarding the structure of carboxylic compounds?
Which statement is true regarding the structure of carboxylic compounds?
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What is the result of reducing a carboxylic acid with LiAlH4?
What is the result of reducing a carboxylic acid with LiAlH4?
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Which statement accurately describes alcohols?
Which statement accurately describes alcohols?
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Flashcards
Poor leaving group
Poor leaving group
R-OH (alcohol) is a poor leaving group in chemical reactions.
Sodium ethoxide
Sodium ethoxide
The product formed when ethanol reacts with sodium.
Ester formation
Ester formation
A reaction where an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid to form an ester.
Reactants in ester formation
Reactants in ester formation
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Product of ester formation
Product of ester formation
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Hydration of Alkene
Hydration of Alkene
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Oxymercuration-Demercuration
Oxymercuration-Demercuration
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Nucleophilic Substitution (SN1/SN2)
Nucleophilic Substitution (SN1/SN2)
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Reduction of Aldehyde/Ketone
Reduction of Aldehyde/Ketone
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Reduction of Carboxylic Acid
Reduction of Carboxylic Acid
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Study Notes
Organic Compounds
- Carboxylic Compounds: Includes molecules with a carboxyl group (-COOH). Different functional groups connected to the carbon chain give them unique properties.
- Alcohols/Ethers: Characterized by the presence of the hydroxyl (-OH) group in alcohols, and the ether group (-O-) in ethers. Their structures and polarities (decreasing with additional methyl groups) influence their chemical behaviors. Steric hindrance is a factor that impacts their behavior.
- Hydrocarbons: Organic compounds composed solely of carbon and hydrogen.
Alcohols and Ethers
- Nomenclature: Alcohols and ethers are named according to the number of carbon atoms.
- Examples: Methanol (CH₃OH), Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH).
- Polarity: The polarity of alcohols and ethers decreases as the number of carbon atoms increases.
Preparation of Alcohols
- Hydration of Alkenes: Addition of water molecules to alkenes.
- Oxymercuration-demercuration: Two-step reaction using mercury reagents for alkene hydration.
- Nucleophilic Substitution: A process where a nucleophile substitutes a leaving group.
Reactions of Alcohols
- Reaction with Weakly Acid: Protonation of the O-H bond, creating a better leaving group.
- Alkoxide formation: Reaction of alcohols with strong bases.
Oxidation of Alcohols
- Mild Oxidative Reagent: Chemicals that can oxidize alcohols to aldehydes or ketones. These can be Reagents like PCC, or CrO3.
- Strong Oxidative Reagent: Oxidize alcohols to carboxylic acids
- Oxidizing Agents Examples: KMnO₄, H₂CrO₄, PCC.
Dehydration of Alcohol
- Elimination Reactions: Forms alkenes by removing water.
Preparation of Ethers
- Williamson Ether Synthesis: Nucleophilic substitution reaction.
Reactions of Ethers
- Cleavage of Ether: Reaction with strong acids like HI or HBr to break the C-O bonds.
- Hydration of Ethers: Reaction with strong acid to form alcohols and alkyl halide.
Carbonyl Compounds
- Aldehydes/Ketones: Contain the carbonyl group (C=O). Nomenclature follows the number of carbon atoms with specific functional groups.
- Oxidation of Alcohols Aldehydes and ketones are products of oxidizing alcohols (mild oxidation).
- Reduction of Carbonyl Compounds: Conversion of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols by using reducing agents such as LiAlH₄ or NaBH₄.
Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Nucleophilic Addition: Addition of nucleophiles to the carbonyl group.
- **Halogenation ** Addition of halogens (Cl₂ or Br₂) to the carbonyl group.
- Addition of Cyanide: Addition of cyanide to the carbonyl group.
- Addition of Grignard Reagents: Strong reducing reagent often used to obtain alcohols.
- Oxidation: Conversion to carboxylic acids.
Reactions of Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
- Acyl Substitution: Nucleophilic substitution reactions.
- Hydrolysis: Splitting of the molecule by reacting with water.
- Reduction Conversion to alcohols or aldehydes
- Preparation of acyl chlorides: Reactions used to produce acyl chlorides.
Preparation of Acyl Chloride.
- Reactions of acyl chloride: Reactions to produce various compounds.
Aldol Condensation
- A condensation reaction: Combining two molecules by removing water.
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Test your knowledge on the reactions and properties of alcohols in organic chemistry. This quiz covers topics such as ether formation, esterification, and reactions with carboxylic acids. Assess your understanding of key concepts and mechanisms in this field.
