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How do donating substituents affect the stability of conjugate bases?
How do donating substituents affect the stability of conjugate bases?
Which substituent on phenol results in the strongest acidity?
Which substituent on phenol results in the strongest acidity?
Which of the following is true about primary alcohols in relation to the SN1 mechanism?
Which of the following is true about primary alcohols in relation to the SN1 mechanism?
What is the effect of withdrawing substituents like CF3 on the conjugate base?
What is the effect of withdrawing substituents like CF3 on the conjugate base?
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Which factor contributes to the weaker acidity of phenol with an NH2 substituent at the ortho position?
Which factor contributes to the weaker acidity of phenol with an NH2 substituent at the ortho position?
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Which type of alcohol reacts the fastest with HCl and ZnCl₂?
Which type of alcohol reacts the fastest with HCl and ZnCl₂?
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What type of mechanism is used when alcohols are converted to alkyl bromides with PBr₃ and pyridine?
What type of mechanism is used when alcohols are converted to alkyl bromides with PBr₃ and pyridine?
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What is a characteristic of sulfonate esters formed from alcohols?
What is a characteristic of sulfonate esters formed from alcohols?
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What mechanism do primary alcohols typically undergo in elimination reactions?
What mechanism do primary alcohols typically undergo in elimination reactions?
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What role does the pyridine play in the reaction of alcohols with PBr₃?
What role does the pyridine play in the reaction of alcohols with PBr₃?
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In acid-catalyzed dehydration of alcohols, which acid is commonly used?
In acid-catalyzed dehydration of alcohols, which acid is commonly used?
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How are alcohols oxidized?
How are alcohols oxidized?
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What is the oxidation product of a primary alcohol using chromic acid?
What is the oxidation product of a primary alcohol using chromic acid?
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Which oxidizing agent is known to oxidize primary and secondary alcohols in one step?
Which oxidizing agent is known to oxidize primary and secondary alcohols in one step?
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What is the expected reaction time for a secondary alcohol with HCl and ZnCl₂?
What is the expected reaction time for a secondary alcohol with HCl and ZnCl₂?
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What distinguishes a secondary alcohol from a primary alcohol in terms of oxidation?
What distinguishes a secondary alcohol from a primary alcohol in terms of oxidation?
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What color does chromic acid turn when it reacts with primary or secondary alcohols?
What color does chromic acid turn when it reacts with primary or secondary alcohols?
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Which of the following alcohol types cannot undergo oxidation?
Which of the following alcohol types cannot undergo oxidation?
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What is the oxidation sequence for a primary alcohol using chromic acid?
What is the oxidation sequence for a primary alcohol using chromic acid?
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Which oxidizing agent would likely only oxidize a primary alcohol to an aldehyde but not further?
Which oxidizing agent would likely only oxidize a primary alcohol to an aldehyde but not further?
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How many hydrogen atoms are associated with a tertiary alcohol?
How many hydrogen atoms are associated with a tertiary alcohol?
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What is the primary characteristic of ethers?
What is the primary characteristic of ethers?
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Which of the following represents a common name for an ether?
Which of the following represents a common name for an ether?
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What is the main method of synthesis for ethers discussed?
What is the main method of synthesis for ethers discussed?
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In what kind of reaction does the Williamson ether synthesis typically occur?
In what kind of reaction does the Williamson ether synthesis typically occur?
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Which of the following conventions is NOT used for naming epoxides?
Which of the following conventions is NOT used for naming epoxides?
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What is produced in the first step of the Williamson ether synthesis?
What is produced in the first step of the Williamson ether synthesis?
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What structural feature distinguishes epoxides from ethers?
What structural feature distinguishes epoxides from ethers?
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Which of the following compounds is an example of an epoxide?
Which of the following compounds is an example of an epoxide?
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What happens to the oxygen atom during the reaction of epoxides with HBr?
What happens to the oxygen atom during the reaction of epoxides with HBr?
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In acid-catalyzed nucleophilic substitution of epoxides, where does the nucleophile typically attack?
In acid-catalyzed nucleophilic substitution of epoxides, where does the nucleophile typically attack?
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Which statement is true regarding nucleophilic substitution on ethers compared to epoxides?
Which statement is true regarding nucleophilic substitution on ethers compared to epoxides?
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What is required for the base-catalyzed nucleophilic substitution on epoxides?
What is required for the base-catalyzed nucleophilic substitution on epoxides?
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In the mechanism of acid-catalyzed nucleophilic substitution, which step directly follows the protonation of the epoxide?
In the mechanism of acid-catalyzed nucleophilic substitution, which step directly follows the protonation of the epoxide?
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Which of the following acids can be used in the reaction of epoxides?
Which of the following acids can be used in the reaction of epoxides?
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What is the primary reason epoxides undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions more readily than ethers?
What is the primary reason epoxides undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions more readily than ethers?
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Which of the following describes a product formed from the nucleophilic substitution of an epoxide with a nucleophile in an acid-catalyzed reaction?
Which of the following describes a product formed from the nucleophilic substitution of an epoxide with a nucleophile in an acid-catalyzed reaction?
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What is the main product when a primary alcohol is oxidized using a strong oxidizing agent like KMnO4?
What is the main product when a primary alcohol is oxidized using a strong oxidizing agent like KMnO4?
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Which of the following statements about secondary alcohol oxidation is correct?
Which of the following statements about secondary alcohol oxidation is correct?
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In the nucleophilic attack during epoxide opening, which carbon is typically attacked?
In the nucleophilic attack during epoxide opening, which carbon is typically attacked?
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Which reagent is commonly used for the synthesis of ethers via the Williamson ether synthesis?
Which reagent is commonly used for the synthesis of ethers via the Williamson ether synthesis?
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What is the purpose of adding heat during the acidic cleavage of ethers?
What is the purpose of adding heat during the acidic cleavage of ethers?
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Which of the following best describes the mechanism involved in the oxidation of alcohols?
Which of the following best describes the mechanism involved in the oxidation of alcohols?
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During the protonation step in the ether cleavage mechanism, what happens to the ether oxygen atom?
During the protonation step in the ether cleavage mechanism, what happens to the ether oxygen atom?
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What is the primary outcome of nucleophilic attack on an epoxide in acidic conditions?
What is the primary outcome of nucleophilic attack on an epoxide in acidic conditions?
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Study Notes
Stability of Conjugate Bases
- Electron-donating substituents, such as amino groups, destabilize conjugate bases.
- Electron-withdrawing groups, like CF3, stabilize conjugate bases.
Ranking Phenols as Acids
- CF3 (para) is the strongest acid among the listed phenols.
- CF3 (meta) produces weaker acidity than the para position.
- OCH3 (ortho) also exhibits weaker acidity.
- NH2 (ortho) is the weakest acid.
Reactions of Alcohols
- Alcohols react with strong acids (e.g., HI, HBr, HCl) to convert the OH group into water, a good leaving group, via an SN1 mechanism in protic solvents.
- Good leaving groups such as Cl-, Br-, or I- remain stable after the reaction.
SN1 vs SN2 Mechanisms
- SN1 is preferred for tertiary and secondary alcohols; primary alcohols cannot undergo SN1 due to unstable primary carbocations.
- Tertiary alcohols react quickly with HCl and ZnCl₂, while secondary alcohols react moderately, and primary alcohols have very slow reactions at room temperature.
Lucas Reagent
- Lucas reagent (HCl and ZnCl₂) is utilized to identify alcohol type by forming a stabilizing carbocation and chloride ion.
SN2 Reaction with PBr₃ and Pyridine
- Hydroxyl groups can be replaced by bromine through an SN2 process, causing Walden inversion, with pyridine acting to deprotonate.
Sulfonate Esters
- Formed by reacting alcohols with sulfonate groups (Ts or Ms), these esters are good leaving groups due to resonance stabilization.
Elimination Reactions
- Alcohols can undergo elimination to form alkenes, usually acid-catalyzed through E1 or E2 mechanisms, with E1 being preferred except for primary alcohols which may use E2.
Oxidation of Alcohols
- Oxidation increases bonds to oxygen; it varies based on the type of alcohol:
- Primary alcohols: 2 Hydrogens, requires 2 oxidation steps.
- Secondary alcohols: 1 Hydrogen, requires 1 oxidation step.
- Tertiary alcohols: No Hydrogens, does not undergo oxidation.
Oxidizing Agents
- Chromic acid (CrO₃) serves as a strong oxidizer, converting primary alcohols to carboxylic acids.
- Jones reagent (chromic acid with sulfuric acid) oxidizes alcohols to either carboxylic acids or aldehydes.
- PCC is a milder agent that oxidizes primary alcohols to aldehydes and secondary alcohols to ketones.
Jones Reagent Test
- Used to differentiate among alcohol types by shifting from orange to green for primary and secondary alcohols.
Nomenclature for Ethers and Epoxides
- Ethers: Contain oxygen between carbon chains and serve as solvents; e.g., diethyl ether (common name) translates to ethoxypropane (IUPAC name).
- Epoxides: Have oxygen in a three-membered ring; various naming conventions exist, e.g., propene oxide.
Reactions of Ethers
- Williamson Ether Synthesis: Produces ethers via SN2 reaction by deprotonating alcohol and reacting with primary alkyl halide.
- Reactions with strong acids (e.g., HBr, HI) are less significant compared to Williamson synthesis.
Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions Involving Epoxides
- Protonation of epoxides with HBr converts oxygen into a better leaving group, generating two alkyl halides.
- Epoxides display ring strain, easily relieved by nucleophilic attack, while ethers lack this strain.
Mechanisms of Nucleophilic Substitution on Epoxides
- Acid-Catalyzed: Protonation leads to nucleophile attacking the more substituted carbon, resulting in product formation.
- Base-Catalyzed: The nucleophile attacks the less substituted carbon without protonation.
Alcohol Oxidation
- Primary alcohols oxidize to aldehydes, which can further oxidize to carboxylic acids.
- Secondary alcohols are oxidized to ketones.
- Tertiary alcohols resist oxidation under standard conditions.
- Mild oxidants like PCC (Pyridinium chlorochromate) convert primary alcohols to aldehydes.
- Strong oxidants such as KMnO4, CrO3, and Na2Cr2O7 convert primary alcohols to carboxylic acids and secondary alcohols to ketones.
- Oxidation reactions typically require acidic conditions or specific solvents (e.g., acetone for PCC).
Epoxide Opening
- Nucleophiles preferentially attack the less substituted carbon of the epoxide (Markovnikov's rule).
- Strong nucleophiles (e.g., Grignard reagents, alkoxides) or acids (HCl, H2SO4) can be used to protonate the epoxide.
- Configuration at the carbon being attacked undergoes inversion during the reaction.
Reagents for Synthesis
- Alcohols can be synthesized from alkenes through hydration methods or reductions of carbonyl compounds using reagents like LiAlH4 or NaBH4.
- Ethers are synthesized via alkoxymercuration-demercuration of alkenes or through Williamson ether synthesis, combining an alcohol with an alkyl halide in the presence of a strong base.
- Epoxides can be synthesized by oxidizing alkenes with mCPBA or peracids, or through halohydrin formation followed by base-induced intramolecular cyclization.
Ether Cleavage
- Acid-mediated cleavage of ethers involves the protonation of the ether oxygen, followed by nucleophilic attack with a strong acid (e.g., HI, HBr).
- Cleavage results in the formation of an alcohol and an alkyl halide.
- Higher temperatures and strong acids are typically required to facilitate ether cleavage.
Reaction Mechanisms
- Oxidation proceeds through the transfer of electrons to the oxidizing agent, potentially forming a carbocation intermediate.
- The mechanism of epoxide ring opening includes nucleophilic attack and protonation leading to the formation of diols.
- The Williamson ether synthesis follows an SN2 mechanism, where a nucleophile attacks an alkyl halide to displace the leaving group.
- Ether cleavage involves the initial protonation of the ether, which increases its electrophilicity, allowing nucleophilic attack and subsequent cleavage.
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Test your understanding of how different substituents affect the stability of conjugate bases. This quiz covers the roles of donating and withdrawing groups and their impact on phenol acidity. Challenge yourself with questions that explore these concepts in detail.
