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What is the product formed when methane (CH4) reacts with chlorine (Cl2) in the presence of sunlight?
What is the product formed when methane (CH4) reacts with chlorine (Cl2) in the presence of sunlight?
- Methylene chloride (CH2Cl2)
- Chloroform (CHCl3)
- Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)
- Methyl chloride (CH3Cl) (correct)
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the reactivity of halogens towards alkane halogenation?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the reactivity of halogens towards alkane halogenation?
- The reactivity decreases down the group. (correct)
- The reactivity increases down the group.
- The reactivity is independent of the position of the halogen in the periodic table.
- The reactivity remains constant down the group.
What is the main product formed when propane (CH3CH2CH3) undergoes nitration?
What is the main product formed when propane (CH3CH2CH3) undergoes nitration?
- 2-nitropropane (CH3CH(NO2)CH3)
- A mixture of 1-nitropropane and 2-nitropropane. (correct)
- 1-nitropropane (CH3CH2CH2NO2)
- Nitroethane (CH3CH2NO2)
Which of the following alkanes undergoes sulfonation when treated with fuming H2SO4?
Which of the following alkanes undergoes sulfonation when treated with fuming H2SO4?
What are the products formed when ethane (C2H6) undergoes complete combustion in the presence of oxygen?
What are the products formed when ethane (C2H6) undergoes complete combustion in the presence of oxygen?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the reactivity of alkanes towards halogenation?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the reactivity of alkanes towards halogenation?
What is the main reason for the decreasing reactivity of halogens down a group in the periodic table?
What is the main reason for the decreasing reactivity of halogens down a group in the periodic table?
Which of the following reactions is NOT a characteristic reaction of alkanes?
Which of the following reactions is NOT a characteristic reaction of alkanes?
What is the main product formed from the dehydrohalogenation of vicinal dihalides in the presence of zinc dust and an alcoholic solution?
What is the main product formed from the dehydrohalogenation of vicinal dihalides in the presence of zinc dust and an alcoholic solution?
Which method produces alkenes at the anode through electrolysis of sodium or potassium salts of dicarboxylic acid?
Which method produces alkenes at the anode through electrolysis of sodium or potassium salts of dicarboxylic acid?
What is the main difference in melting point between cis and trans isomers of alkenes?
What is the main difference in melting point between cis and trans isomers of alkenes?
Which reaction condition favors the formation of trans alkenes?
Which reaction condition favors the formation of trans alkenes?
What is the main characteristic that makes alkenes reactive?
What is the main characteristic that makes alkenes reactive?
What is the product formed when tributyl borane is oxidized with hydrogen peroxide and hydroxide ions?
What is the product formed when tributyl borane is oxidized with hydrogen peroxide and hydroxide ions?
What is the most reactive hydrogen halide in alkene addition reactions?
What is the most reactive hydrogen halide in alkene addition reactions?
Which of the following reactions occurs with a trans addition?
Which of the following reactions occurs with a trans addition?
Which rule predicts the regioselectivity of the addition of hydrogen halides to unsymmetrical alkenes?
Which rule predicts the regioselectivity of the addition of hydrogen halides to unsymmetrical alkenes?
Which condition leads to the anti-Markovnikov addition of HBr to unsymmetrical alkenes?
Which condition leads to the anti-Markovnikov addition of HBr to unsymmetrical alkenes?
Which of the following is a test used to detect double bonds in alkenes?
Which of the following is a test used to detect double bonds in alkenes?
Which of the following reactions gives an alcohol as a product?
Which of the following reactions gives an alcohol as a product?
What is the product formed when a trans alkene is oxidized by a peracid?
What is the product formed when a trans alkene is oxidized by a peracid?
What is the main difference between the addition of water and the hydroboration reaction?
What is the main difference between the addition of water and the hydroboration reaction?
What is the name of the process of adding an alkane to an alkene?
What is the name of the process of adding an alkane to an alkene?
What is the product formed when a cis alkene is oxidized by cold alkaline KMnO4?
What is the product formed when a cis alkene is oxidized by cold alkaline KMnO4?
What is the product formed when propene reacts with HOCl?
What is the product formed when propene reacts with HOCl?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alkynes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alkynes?
What is the product formed when an alkene undergoes allylic bromination using NBS?
What is the product formed when an alkene undergoes allylic bromination using NBS?
What is the best method to achieve chlorination of alkenes?
What is the best method to achieve chlorination of alkenes?
Based on the given information, which of the following explains why alkene with the lowest heat of hydrogenation is the most stable?
Based on the given information, which of the following explains why alkene with the lowest heat of hydrogenation is the most stable?
What is the main product (A) formed when cis-but-2-ene reacts with alkaline KMnO4?
What is the main product (A) formed when cis-but-2-ene reacts with alkaline KMnO4?
Consider the reaction of an alkene with ozone followed by a reductive workup. What are the expected products X and Y for the alkene CH3-CH=CH-CH3?
Consider the reaction of an alkene with ozone followed by a reductive workup. What are the expected products X and Y for the alkene CH3-CH=CH-CH3?
What is the most likely intermediate formed in the reaction of propene with HOCl?
What is the most likely intermediate formed in the reaction of propene with HOCl?
What is the general formula for alkenes?
What is the general formula for alkenes?
Which of the following is NOT a structural isomer of butene?
Which of the following is NOT a structural isomer of butene?
What is the main product formed when 2-bromobutane undergoes dehydrohalogenation in the presence of alcoholic KOH?
What is the main product formed when 2-bromobutane undergoes dehydrohalogenation in the presence of alcoholic KOH?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an elimination reaction?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an elimination reaction?
Why is cis-but-2-ene considered a stereoisomer of trans-but-2-ene?
Why is cis-but-2-ene considered a stereoisomer of trans-but-2-ene?
What is the order of reactivity of alkyl halides in dehydrohalogenation?
What is the order of reactivity of alkyl halides in dehydrohalogenation?
Which of the following statements regarding alkene preparation is TRUE?
Which of the following statements regarding alkene preparation is TRUE?
In the reaction of a free radical with an alkane, the major product is formed by attack at the
In the reaction of a free radical with an alkane, the major product is formed by attack at the
What is the product formed when acetylene is oxidized with acidic KMnO4?
What is the product formed when acetylene is oxidized with acidic KMnO4?
What is the name of the compound that forms when acetylene reacts with sodium in liquid ammonia?
What is the name of the compound that forms when acetylene reacts with sodium in liquid ammonia?
What type of reaction is the reaction of acetylene with ammonical cuprous chloride?
What type of reaction is the reaction of acetylene with ammonical cuprous chloride?
Which of the following is NOT a product of the oxymercuration reaction of 1-butyne?
Which of the following is NOT a product of the oxymercuration reaction of 1-butyne?
Which reagent can be used to distinguish between acetylene and ethane?
Which reagent can be used to distinguish between acetylene and ethane?
What is the main characteristic that makes the hydrogen atom in alkynes acidic?
What is the main characteristic that makes the hydrogen atom in alkynes acidic?
Which of the following statements is true about the oxidation of alkynes with K2Cr2O7 in acidic medium?
Which of the following statements is true about the oxidation of alkynes with K2Cr2O7 in acidic medium?
Which of the following statements is true about the reaction of acetylene with sodium amide (NaNH2)?
Which of the following statements is true about the reaction of acetylene with sodium amide (NaNH2)?
Flashcards
Major Product 'X'
Major Product 'X'
Generated from the reaction of a free radical with an alkane, the most stable product.
Boiling Point Order
Boiling Point Order
n-hexane has the highest boiling point compared to other alkanes.
Halogen Reactivity
Halogen Reactivity
Reactivity order of halogens with alkanes is F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2.
Propane from Propene
Propane from Propene
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Alkenes
Alkenes
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Structural Isomerism in Butene
Structural Isomerism in Butene
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Geometric Isomers of But-2-ene
Geometric Isomers of But-2-ene
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Saytzeff’s Rule
Saytzeff’s Rule
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Nitration
Nitration
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Sulphonation
Sulphonation
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Oxidation of alkanes
Oxidation of alkanes
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Dehydrohalogenation
Dehydrohalogenation
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Reactivity of halogens
Reactivity of halogens
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Kolbe’s Electrolysis
Kolbe’s Electrolysis
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Halogenation of alkanes
Halogenation of alkanes
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Trans vs. Cis Alkenes
Trans vs. Cis Alkenes
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Products of propane nitration
Products of propane nitration
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Boiling Point of Alkenes
Boiling Point of Alkenes
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Complete combustion equation for methane
Complete combustion equation for methane
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Electrophilic Addition
Electrophilic Addition
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Hexanesulphonic acid
Hexanesulphonic acid
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Markovnikov’s Rule
Markovnikov’s Rule
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Anti-Markovnikov’s Rule
Anti-Markovnikov’s Rule
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Addition Reactions of Alkenes
Addition Reactions of Alkenes
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Alkyl Hydrogen Sulphates
Alkyl Hydrogen Sulphates
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Markovnikov's Rule
Markovnikov's Rule
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Hydroboration
Hydroboration
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Oxymercuration-Demercuration
Oxymercuration-Demercuration
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Oxidation by KMnO4
Oxidation by KMnO4
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Ozonolysis
Ozonolysis
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Hydroxylation by OsO4
Hydroxylation by OsO4
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Acetic Acid Addition
Acetic Acid Addition
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Chlorination
Chlorination
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Allylic Bromination
Allylic Bromination
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Heat of Hydrogenation
Heat of Hydrogenation
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Syn Addition
Syn Addition
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Anti Addition
Anti Addition
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Meso Compound
Meso Compound
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General Formula of Alkyne
General Formula of Alkyne
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Alkynes Characteristics
Alkynes Characteristics
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KMnO4 Oxidation
KMnO4 Oxidation
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K2Cr2O7 Oxidation
K2Cr2O7 Oxidation
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Acetylides Formation
Acetylides Formation
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Sodium Acetylide
Sodium Acetylide
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Copper Acetylide
Copper Acetylide
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Silver Acetylide
Silver Acetylide
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Oxymercuration of 1-Butyne
Oxymercuration of 1-Butyne
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Study Notes
Alkanes
- Alkanes are the simplest saturated hydrocarbons, also called paraffins.
- Their general formula is CnH2n+2.
- Carbon atoms in alkanes are sp³ hybridized.
- They have a tetrahedral shape.
- The bond length between C-H is 1.124 Ã….
- The bond length between C-C is 1.544 Ã….
- Methane (CHâ‚„) is the simplest alkane.
Conformation
- Alkanes have various conformers due to free rotation around C-C single bonds.
- Different spatial arrangements of atoms lead to conformers or rotamers.
- Ethane has two types of conformations: staggered and eclipsed.
- Staggered conformation is more stable than eclipsed due to less steric hindrance.
Methods of Preparation
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Catalytic hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons: Adding hydrogen to unsaturated hydrocarbons in the presence of a catalyst (e.g., nickel, 200-300°C, or Raney Ni) for reduction.
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Reduction of alkyl halides: Using a reducing agent in the presence of a catalyst such as Zn + CH3COOH, Zn + HCl, Zn + NaOH, Zn + Cu along with an alcohol (Câ‚‚Hâ‚…OH) or aluminum amalgam, or LiAlHâ‚„, to reduce alkyl halides.
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Reduction of alcohols, aldehydes, and ketones: Reducing these compounds with hot hydroiodic acid (HI) and red phosphorus (P) at 150°C in a sealed tube to produce alkanes.
Physical Properties
- Alkanes are colorless and odorless gases, liquids, or solids depending on molecular mass.
- Density increases with increasing molecular mass.
- They are insoluble in polar solvents (like water) but soluble in nonpolar solvents (like ether, CClâ‚„, benzene).
- Boiling and melting points increase with increasing molecular mass but this isn't always smooth for alkanes.
Chemical Properties
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Alkanes are relatively unreactive due to strong C-C and C-H bonds under normal conditions.
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Halogenation (free radical substitution): Alkanes react with halogens (Clâ‚‚, Brâ‚‚) in the presence of light or high temperatures to form halogenated alkanes.
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Other reactions (at high temperatures): Alkanes can undergo nitration, sulphonation, oxidation, etc
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