Types of Organic Reactions

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Which reaction type involves the breaking of a carbon-hydrogen bond and the formation of a carbon-oxygen bond?

  • Reduction
  • Oxidation (correct)
  • Electrophilic addition
  • Nucleophilic substitution

Which reaction type involves the formation of a new carbon-carbon bond?

  • Elimination
  • Nucleophilic addition (correct)
  • Rearrangement
  • Electrophilic substitution

Which reaction type does NOT involve a change in the number of carbon atoms in the molecule?

  • Substitution (correct)
  • Elimination
  • Addition
  • Rearrangement

Which reaction type is characterized by the formation of a cyclic intermediate?

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Which of the following reactions is an example of electrophilic substitution?

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The reaction of an alkene with bromine in the presence of light is an example of what type of reaction?

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Which reaction type is most closely related to the concept of Markovnikov's rule?

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Which reaction type is often used in the synthesis of polymers?

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Which of these reactions involves the breaking of a bond in a molecule due to the reaction with water?

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Which of these processes results in the formation of a larger molecule from two smaller molecules, often with the loss of a small molecule like water?

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Which type of reaction involves the addition of atoms to an alkene or alkyne?

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Which of these reactions involves the transfer of electrons, leading to oxidation or reduction?

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Which of these reactions involve free radicals as intermediates?

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Which type of polymerization involves the combination of monomers without any by-products?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of substitution reaction?

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Which of these reactions involves the rearrangement of atoms within a molecule to form a structural isomer?

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What is the primary difference between an SN1 and an SN2 reaction?

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What is a common example of an electrophilic addition reaction?

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Flashcards

Substitution Reaction

A reaction where one atom or group is replaced by another.

Nucleophilic Substitution

A reaction where a nucleophile (electron-rich species) attacks an electrophile (electron-deficient species), replacing a leaving group.

Sâ‚™2 Reaction

A reaction where a nucleophile attacks a carbon atom with a leaving group, proceeding in one step. The reaction is favored by primary and secondary haloalkanes.

Sâ‚™1 Reaction

A reaction where a nucleophile attacks a carbon atom with a leaving group, proceeding in two steps. The reaction is favored by tertiary haloalkanes.

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Electrophilic Substitution

A reaction where an electrophile (electron-deficient species) attacks a molecule with a pi bond, replacing a leaving group or adding to the molecule.

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Addition Reaction

A reaction where atoms or groups are added across a double or triple bond.

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Electrophilic Addition

A reaction where an electrophile (electron-deficient species) attacks a pi bond, adding to the molecule.

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Elimination Reaction

A reaction where a molecule loses an atom or group, forming a new double or triple bond.

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SN1 Reaction

A nucleophilic substitution reaction with one step. It involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate.

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SN2 Reaction

A nucleophilic substitution reaction with two steps. The nucleophile attacks the substrate directly.

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E1 reaction

An elimination reaction with one step, involving the formation of a carbocation intermediate.

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E2 reaction

An elimination reaction with two steps where the base removes a proton and a leaving group in a single step.

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Rearrangement Reactions

Reactions where atoms or groups within a molecule rearrange to produce structural isomers.

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Study Notes

Types of Organic Reactions

  • Substitution Reactions: One atom or group is replaced by another.

    • Nucleophilic Substitution: Nucleophile replaces a leaving group.
      • SN1 (Unimolecular): Single step, rate depends on substrate concentration.
      • SN2 (Bimolecular): Concerted reaction, rate depends on substrate and nucleophile concentrations.
    • Electrophilic Substitution: Electrophile replaces a group, common in aromatic compounds.
  • Addition Reactions: Addition of atoms/groups to a multiple bond (double or triple).

    • Electrophilic Addition: Electrophiles added, to alkenes/alkynes.
    • Nucleophilic Addition: Nucleophiles added to compounds like carbonyls.
    • Free Radical Addition: Free radicals add.
  • Elimination Reactions: Atoms or groups removed, forming a multiple bond.

  • Rearrangement Reactions: Internal atom reorganization into isomers.

  • Redox Reactions: Electrons transferred causing oxidation (increase in oxidation state) or reduction (decrease).

  • Condensation Reactions: Two molecules combine to make a larger molecule, eliminating a small molecule like water.

  • Pericyclic Reactions: Reactions proceed via a cyclic transition state. (e.g., Diels-Alder reaction).

  • Radical Reactions: Reactions involving free radicals (unpaired electrons). (e.g., halogenation of alkanes).

  • Polymerization Reactions: Monomers combine to form polymers.

  • Addition Polymerization: No small molecules are produced.

  • Condensation Polymerization: Small molecules (like water) are produced.

  • Hydrolysis Reactions: Breakdown of a molecule by reacting with water.

  • Combustion Reactions: Organic compounds react with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water and energy.

  • Isomerization Reactions: Molecules transform to structural isomers (same formula, different structure)

  • Carbenoid Reactions: Involve carbene or carbene-like intermediates.

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