Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms

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Which of the following reagents can be used to convert an alkene to an alcohol?

  • NaNH2
  • KMnO4, H3O+ (correct)
  • H2, Pd
  • Br2

Magnesium or lithium can be used in the Grignard reaction to form a carbon magnesium bond.

True (A)

What is the outcome when an alkyne reacts with sodium amide (NaNH2)?

R-C≡C-Na+

The reaction of __________ with H2, Pd will reduce an alkene to an alkane.

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

Match the following reactions to their products:

<p>Br2 = Br H2O, H2SO4 = SO3H H3O+ = R-OH NO2 = HNO3, H2SO4</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is produced when carboxylic acids are decarboxylated?

<p>Hydrocarbons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Amides can be hydrolyzed to form esters.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reaction involved in forming esters from carboxylic acids and alcohol?

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

The Diels-Alder reaction is a type of __________ reaction that forms a cyclohexene derivative.

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

Match the following types of reactions with their descriptions:

<p>Diels-Alder Reaction = Cycloaddition of diene and dienophile Aldol Condensation = Formation of carbon-carbon bonds Radical Polymerization = Formation of polymers from alkenes Transesterification = Exchange of alkyl groups in esters</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction involves nucleophilic substitution and utilizes organolithium reagents?

<p>Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sigmatropic rearrangements involve the breaking and forming of sigma bonds.

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What is the outcome of the reduction of esters and amides using LiAlHâ‚„?

<p>Esters are reduced to aldehydes or alcohols, and amides are reduced to amines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reaction involved in Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution?

<p>Hydrogenation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Secondary alcohols can be oxidized to carboxylic acids.

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What is the primary oxidizing agent used to convert primary alcohols to aldehydes?

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

Aromatic compounds require ______ π-electrons to be considered aromatic.

<p>4n + 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of substituents with their reactivity in Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution:

<p>-OH = Activating -NO₂ = Deactivating -CH₃ = Activating -Cl = Deactivating</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction involves the conversion of an aldehyde to a primary alcohol?

<p>Reduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Phenols are more acidic than alcohols.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main product formed from the Cannizzaro reaction?

<p>Carboxylate anion and alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Alkyl Halide Formation

Alkyl halides are formed by replacing a hydrogen atom on an alkane with a halogen atom. Common methods include reaction with Br2, NBS, PBr3, TsCl, HBr, or SOCl2.

Grignard Reagent Formation

Grignard reagents are organometallic compounds formed by reacting an alkyl halide with magnesium metal in anhydrous ether. They are highly reactive nucleophiles and are useful for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Wittig Reaction

The Wittig reaction converts a carbonyl compound (aldehyde or ketone) into an alkene using a phosphonium ylide. It's a powerful tool for creating carbon-carbon double bonds.

Alkynes: Formation and Reactions

Alkynes are hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon triple bond. They are formed by deprotonation with a strong base like NaNH2 or NaH and can react with electrophiles or nucleophiles.

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Alkenes: Reactions

Alkenes have a carbon-carbon double bond and undergo various reactions including addition, oxidation, and reduction. Reactivity is due to the pi-electrons.

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Study Notes

Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms

  • Numerous organic reactions are depicted, showcasing diverse transformations.
  • Reactions involve various reagents and conditions, including specific solvents, temperatures, and catalysts.
  • Functional group alterations are central to the transformations, with reactants often changing into products through bond breaking and formation.
  • Mechanisms are implied through the reaction pathways, indicating the steps involved in the reactions, including intermediates.
  • Multiple steps are used for complex conversions, showcasing the intermediate steps involved.
  • Reagents such as Grignard, lithium aluminum hydride, and oxidizing agents are frequently involved, indicative of their specific roles in chemical transformations.
  • Nucleophilic additions, eliminations, substitutions, and oxidations/reductions are common reaction types shown.
  • The transformations often follow detailed steps, revealing the course and outcomes.
  • Multiple examples of organic molecules undergo various reactions, illustrating the versatility of organic chemistry.
  • Many mechanisms demonstrate the impact of substituent groups on reaction outcomes.
  • Stereochemistry is subtly implied, with some reactions showing the use of chiral reagents or observation of stereoisomers.
  • Acid-base reactions and rearrangements are present, exhibiting different reaction patterns of organic compounds.
  • Various protecting groups are used to increase specificity of certain reaction steps.

Chemical Structures and Transformations

  • Numerous structural formulas display intricate organic molecules.
  • Molecules contain various functional groups such as alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines.
  • The structures highlight aromatic rings and aliphatic chains, demonstrating molecular diversity.
  • Systematic nomenclature is likely implied for the various molecules.
  • Molecules undergo different transformations, signifying chemical reactions.
  • Reaction pathways involve specific reagents and conditions.

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