C15 Organic Reactions [Paper 2] Flashcards
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What is a homologous series?
A group of compounds with the same functional group
What is a functional group?
A group of atoms that determines the properties of a compound
What are alkenes?
Homologous series with a double carbon-carbon bond
What is the general formula for alkenes?
C n H 2n
What is the product from an addition reaction of an alkene with a halogen?
A haloalkane
What is the product from the addition reaction of an alkene with hydrogen?
An alkane
What conditions are required for the addition reaction of an alkene with steam?
High temperature, high-pressure, and a catalyst
What are alcohols?
A homologous series with an OH- group
How are alcohols produced?
Steam with an alkene or fermentation
What conditions are required to produce alcohols by fermenting?
Sugar solution with yeast mixed in, warm, sealed vessel
Name the first four alcohols?
Methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol
What are the products of a reaction between an alcohol and sodium?
Hydrogen and an alkoxide
What is the organic product formed by the oxidation of an alcohol?
Carboxylic acid
Name an oxidising agent
Acidified potassium dichromate
What are carboxylic acids?
Homologous series with a -COOH group
What do carboxylic acids form when they react with sodium carbonate?
Salt, carbon dioxide, water
How are carboxylic acids produced?
Oxidisation of alcohols
Name the first four carboxylic acids
Methanoic acid, ethanoic acid, propanoic acid, butanoic acid
What is the organic product of a reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol?
An ester
What catalyst is normally used information of esters?
Concentrated sulphuric acid
What occurs when pure carboxylic acids are added to water?
A week acid is formed
