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What structural feature is associated with carbanions according to the course content?

  • They are usually stable and non-reactive.
  • They are weaker bases compared to carbocations.
  • They have a negative charge due to an extra electron. (correct)
  • They contain a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms.

At which temperatures are addition reactions preferred?

  • Room temperatures
  • Low temperatures (correct)
  • High temperatures
  • Variable temperatures

What is required for the hydrogenation of an alkene into an alkane?

  • A strong acid
  • A metal catalyst (correct)
  • Ultraviolet light
  • High temperatures

What type of addition is observed during catalytic hydrogenation?

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What happens to hydrogenation without a metal catalyst?

<p>It becomes too slow due to high activation energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What health concern is associated with partially hydrogenated oils?

<p>Creation of trans fats linked to increased LDL cholesterol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which halogens are suitable for use in halogenation of alkenes?

<p>Br2 and Cl2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of addition is observed in halogenation reactions?

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Why is halogenation with F2 not practical?

<p>It is too violent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the bromine molecule behave during the halogenation process?

<p>It induces a dipole upon nucleophile approach. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key intermediate formed during the halogenation mechanism?

<p>Bromomium ion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of catalytic hydrogenation of an alkyne?

<p>It converts the alkyne into an alkane. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which catalyst is used to stop the reduction of an alkyne at the cis alkene stage?

<p>Lindlar’s catalyst (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the stereoselective outcome of dissolving metal reduction of an alkyne?

<p>Yielding a trans alkene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does temperature influence the equilibrium between addition and elimination reactions?

<p>Higher temperatures favor elimination reactions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the π bond in addition reactions?

<p>The π bond donates electron pairs to other species. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does using a poisoned catalyst have during the reduction of alkynes?

<p>It allows the reaction to stop after the formation of the cis alkene. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reagents are required for a dissolving metal reduction to occur?

<p>Sodium metal and ammonia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the addition of H2 during the hydrogenation of alkynes?

<p>H2 adds to the alkyne through syn addition. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of hydrohalogenation in terms of regioselectivity?

<p>It is regioselective for Markovnikov addition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about carbocations is true?

<p>Tertiary carbocations are more stable than secondary carbocations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of peroxides affect the regioselectivity of HBr hydrohalogenation?

<p>It leads to anti-Markovnikov addition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which alkenes are suitable for hydrohalogenation reactions?

<p>Asymmetrical alkenes can also react. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Br- in the bromonium ion mechanism?

<p>It attacks the bromonium ion from the backside. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Markovnikov's rule indicate regarding the addition of H-X to an alkene?

<p>The hydrogen atom attaches to the more substituted carbon. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about regioselectivity in hydrohalogenation?

<p>Markovnikov's rule does not apply to all halogens. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of structure do intermediate species formed during hydrohalogenation exhibit?

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Organic Chemistry

A branch of chemistry dealing with the study of carbon-containing compounds, their properties, and reactions. It's essential for understanding the building blocks of life.

Reaction Mechanisms

A step-by-step description of how a chemical reaction occurs, showing the movement of electrons and the formation of intermediates.

Alkanes

Simple hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon atoms. They are saturated, meaning no more hydrogen atoms can attach.

Alkenes

Hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond, making them unsaturated, meaning they can add more atoms.

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Alkynes

Hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond, even more reactive and unsaturated than alkenes.

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Addition vs. Elimination Reactions

At lower temperatures, enthalpy dominates, favoring addition reactions. At higher temperatures, entropy dominates, favoring elimination reactions.

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Catalytic Hydrogenation

The process of adding hydrogen (H2) across a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) using a metal catalyst, converting an alkene to an alkane.

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Stereospecificity in Hydrogenation

Catalytic hydrogenation specifically adds hydrogen atoms to the same side of a double bond (syn addition).

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Metal Catalyst in Hydrogenation

A metal catalyst is necessary for hydrogenation because it lowers the activation energy, making the reaction occur at a reasonable rate.

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Trans Fats

Trans fats are formed by the isomerization of double bonds during hydrogenation, potentially leading to an increase in LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

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Halogenation

The addition of two halogen atoms across a carbon-carbon double bond. It's a key step in producing PVC.

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Regioselectivity in Halogenation

Halogenation occurs with anti addition, meaning the two halogen atoms add to opposite sides of the double bond.

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Halogenation with Br2

Bromine is nonpolar but can be polarized by a nucleophile. This makes it a good electrophile in halogenation reactions. The alkene acts as the nucleophile, which attacks the bromine molecule, inducing a dipole moment.

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Stereoselectivity in Halogenation

Only anti addition is observed in halogenation, indicating a mechanism that does not involve a true carbocation intermediate.

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Bromonium Ion Intermediate

A cyclic intermediate formed in halogenation reactions, which explains the observed anti addition. It's similar to the mercurinium ion.

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Alkyne Reduction

The process of converting an alkyne to a different compound by adding hydrogen (H2) to the triple bond.

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Syn Addition

In this type of reaction, the hydrogen atoms add to the same side of the double bond during the reduction process.

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Lindlar's Catalyst

A special catalyst made with Palladium (Pd), lead (Pb) and calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It partially reduces alkynes to cis-alkenes.

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Dissolving Metal Reduction

Using sodium metal and ammonia to reduce an alkyne to a trans-alkene.

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Anti Addition

In anti addition, the hydrogen atoms add to opposite sides of the double bond.

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Addition Reaction

A reaction where a molecule adds across a double or triple bond, breaking the pi bond and creating two new sigma bonds.

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Elimination Reaction

A reaction where a molecule removes atoms or groups from adjacent carbon atoms, forming a double or triple bond.

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What is hydrohalogenation?

The addition of a hydrogen halide (HX, like HCl, HBr, or HI) to an alkene.

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What is regioselectivity in hydrohalogenation?

The preference for the addition of the hydrogen atom to one specific carbon atom in an unsymmetrical alkene, leading to the formation of a major product.

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What is Markovnikov's Rule?

In hydrohalogenation, the hydrogen atom preferentially adds to the carbon atom in the alkene that already has more hydrogen atoms.

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Why does Markovnikov's Rule occur?

The stability of carbocations formed during the reaction. Tertiary carbocations are more stable than secondary carbocations, which are more stable than primary carbocations.

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What is the effect of peroxides on hydrohalogenation?

Peroxides (like H2O2) reverse the regioselectivity of HBr addition, causing the bromine atom to add to the less substituted carbon.

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What is the mechanism of hydrohalogenation with peroxides?

The reaction proceeds through a free radical mechanism, where a bromine radical is formed and attacks the alkene, leading to the formation of a more stable tertiary radical.

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How can you predict the major product of hydrohalogenation?

Apply Markovnikov's Rule for typical hydrohalogenation, or consider the presence of peroxides which would lead to the anti-Markovnikov product.

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Draw the major product for the reaction of 2-methylpropene with HBr.

The major product is 2-bromo-2-methylpropane, formed through Markovnikov addition, where the bromine atom attaches to the more substituted carbon.

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Study Notes

Chemistry Department

  • The department is identified.

Organic Division

  • Faculty members are listed: Dr. Gallimore, Dr. Downer-Riley, Mr. Denny, Dr. Brown, and Prof. Porter

Netflix Series: Organic Chemistry

  • A Netflix series, CHEM 0901 (2024), is intended to bridge CSEC and university-level chemistry.
  • The course covers four types of chemistry: Organic, General, Inorganic, and Physical.
  • The series aims to familiarize students with core chemistry concepts, rules, and theories.
  • Successful completion of the series might lead to advanced expertise at a variety of levels.

Season 1: Organic Chemistry

  • The season comprises 10 episodes.
  • Key topics covered in Season 1 include:
    • Introduction to Organic Chemistry
    • Introduction to Reaction Mechanisms
    • Alkanes
    • Alkenes
    • Alkynes

Season 3: Organic Chemistry

  • Additional episodes for organic chemistry are available.
    • Episode 6: Alkenes, Preparations, and Reactions
    • Episode 7: Alkynes, Naming, Preparation & Reactions

Reduction of Alkynes

  • Catalytic hydrogenation converts alkynes to alkanes, adding two equivalents of H₂.
  • The initial step produces a cis-alkene via syn addition and, further addition produces an alkane.
  • Deactivated/poisoned catalysts can stop the process at the cis alkene stage, preventing further reduction.
    • Lindlar's catalyst and P-2 (Ni₂B complex-Nickel Boride) are used as poisoned catalysts.
  • Dissolving metal reduction (sodium metal and liquid ammonia) creates a trans-alkene.
  • This reaction is stereoselective, producing trans (anti) addition of H atoms to the alkyne.

Introduction to Addition Reactions

  • Addition is the inverse of elimination.
  • A C=C bond, adds the necessary atoms or molecules to form a new sigma bonds.
  • This includes hydrohalogenation, halogenation, hydrogenation, hydroxylation reactions.
  • Temperature plays a crucial role in determining whether addition or elimination is favored.

Additional Reactions Covered

  • Catalytic Hydrogenation

    • Syn addition of H₂ across a C=C double bond, requiring a metal catalyst (like Pt) to produce an alkane.
    • The platinum catalyst facilitates the reaction by binding to H₂ and the alkene, allowing the addition of H atoms from the same side of the double bond

  • Halogenation

    • Addition of two halogen atoms (Cl₂ or Br₂) across a C=C double bond; a critical stage in PVC production.

  • Regioselectivity

  • Different regioisomers can form when the alkene is not symmetrical, influencing which carbon adds the "H" or "X".

  • Hydrohalogenation

    • Addition of H-X (HCl, HBr, or HI) to an alkene.
    • Follows Markovnikov's rule, preferentially adding the H to the carbon already bearing more hydrogen atoms.
    • Exemplified by the differing results of adding HBr to the same structure when in presence of peroxides, Markovnikov vs Anti-Markovnikov.

  • Acid-catalyzed Hydration

    • The addition of H₂O across a carbon-carbon double bond.
    • Favored by lower temperatures, proceeds via a carbocation intermediate, where OH is added to a more substituted carbon (Markovnikov's rule applies).

Further Observations

  • Detailed reaction mechanisms involving steps like Chain Initiation, Chain Propagation, are included.
  • Diagrams and chemical equations of these reaction mechanisms and various steps in their execution are included
  • Overall, the content covers a variety of fundamental organic reactions with illustrative examples, reaction conditions, and mechanisms to aid students in mastering these techniques.

Film Fund Luxembourg

  • Special thanks list provided for individuals involved in the production of the CHEM 0901 series.

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