Organic Chemistry Practice Sheet
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In the reaction sequence provided, what is the primary product of the hydration of calcium carbide (CaC2)?

  • Ethylene
  • Ethane
  • Acetylene (correct)
  • Methane
  • What would be the expected product when compound B reacts with a concentrated mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid?

  • A nitrated aromatic compound. (correct)
  • A diazonium salt.
  • A nitroalkane.
  • A nitroamine.
  • What would be the main reactive species formed when compound A is refluxed with alcoholic KOH?

  • An alkyne.
  • An alkene. (correct)
  • An ether.
  • A ketone.
  • What is the primary type of reaction that occurs when the diazonium salt, formed from B, reacts with HBF4/Δ?

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

    What is the expected product when compound H reacts with NaOH?

    <p>A salt of carboxylic acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main organic product formed when propen reacts with bromine in the presence of light at a low concentration?

    <p>3-bromopropene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is product 'C' formed by reacting compound 'B' with $NH_4Cl$?

    <p>A ketone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of red hot iron in the conversion of ethyne to compound A?

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

    What is the expected product when compound 'A' (benzene) is reacted with chlorine in the presence of $FeCl_2$?

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

    What reagent is necessary to convert benzene into benzoic acid?

    <p>$PhCOOH$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reagent is used in the conversion of benzene to compound 'F'?

    <p>Conc. $HNO_3$, conc. $H_2SO_4$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction occurs during the conversion of a haloalkane 'B' to 'C' in the last reaction sequence?

    <p>Grignard Reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the blue compound that is formed from the reaction with CuSO$_4$ ?

    <p>Copper(II) hydroxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the reaction sequence $Al_4C_3 \xrightarrow{H_2O} A \xrightarrow{Cl_2/hv} B \xrightarrow{Na/dry ether} C$, what is the final product 'C'?

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

    What is the major organic product of the reaction: Benzene + $Br_2$ + Fe?

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

    What is the main product when $H_2C=CHCH_2Br$ reacts with NaCN to produce A and then reacts with $C_6H_5MgBr$ and then $H_3O^+$ to yield B?

    <p>4-Phenylbutanenitrile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the reaction: $PhMgBr \rightarrow A \xrightarrow{1.CO_2\ 2.H^+} B + C + D$, what is 'B' one of the major products?

    <p>Benzoic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product when $Al_4C_3$ reacts with excess water?

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

    What type of reaction occurs when chloromethane reacts with sodium in dry ether?

    <p>Wurtz reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main product when $H_2C=CHCH_2Br$ reacts with $NaCN$?

    <p>$H_2C=CHCH_2CN$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reagent is used in the conversion of an alkyl halide to a higher alkane in a Wurtz reaction?

    <p>$Na/dry ether$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organic Chemistry Practice Sheet

    • Multiple Reactions: The sheet contains various organic reactions, each with multiple steps and products. Reactions include halogenations, Grignard additions, nucleophilic substitutions, and more.
    • Mechanism Emphasis: The problem set emphasizes the detailed mechanisms involved in each step of numerous organic reactions, not just the final products.
    • Named Reactions: Several named reactions, reagents, and conditions are demonstrated, including Grignard, Wittig, and many others.
    • Multiple Products: Multiple products are often formed in a given reaction, requiring detailed comprehension of reaction conditions and mechanisms.
    • Stereochemistry: Problems often involve stereochemical considerations, such as regioselectivity, stereoselectivity, and stereospecificity.
    • Organic Synthesis: Several problems require constructing multi-step synthesis pathways.
    • Key Functional Groups: The problems highlight transformations involving various functional groups including alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and halides.
    • Reagent Identification: Students need to identify the reagents necessary for certain transformations.
    • Product Prediction: Predicting the major product of a given reaction sequence is crucial, requiring comprehension of reaction conditions influencing product selection.
    • Purification Techniques: While not specifically studied, the problems imply an understanding of purification techniques and their role in isolation and characterization.
    • Reaction Conditions: The importance of reaction conditions like temperature, solvent, and catalysts in determining product outcome is emphasized.

    Specific Reactions

    • Alkenes and Alkynes: Reactions involving alkenes and alkynes (including addition reactions, halogenation, polymerization etc.) are evident.
    • Alcohols and Ethers: Reactions involving alcohols, their transformation to carbonyl compounds, and reactions of ethers are shown.
    • Carbonyl Compounds: Reactions including Grignard reagents, reduction (using NaBH4, LiAlH4), oxidation (using PCC, CrO3), and numerous other transformations.
    • Amines: Reactions involving amines and their derivatives are shown.
    • Acids and Derivatives: Transformations involving carboxylic acid derivatives like esters, amides, and acid chlorides are included.

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    This practice sheet delves into various organic reactions and their detailed mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on named reactions, stereochemical considerations, and the construction of multi-step synthesis pathways. Perfect for honing your comprehension of organic chemistry fundamentals.

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