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Chapter 13 - Alkenes Flashcards

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What kind of hydrocarbons are alkenes ?

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Unsaturated

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What is the general formula of alkenes ?

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CnH2n

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How is a double bond formed ?

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  • Three sigma bonds are formed to other atoms from the carbon atom
  • One electron is left in a p-orbital
  • A pi bond forms from the sideways overlap of two p orbitals, one from each carbon atom of the double bond
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Where is the electron density focused ?

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  • The pi electron density is concentrated above and below the line joining the nuclei of the two bonding atoms
  • The double bond has a high electron density
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What prohibits rotation in alkenes?

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The pi bond as it locks the two carbon atoms in position and prevents them from rotating

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What is the shape around the carbon atoms in the double bond ?

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  • Trigonal planar

- 120 degree bond angle

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What is stereoisomerism ?

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The same structural formula but a different arrangement of the atoms in space

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What are the two types of stereoisomerism ?

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  • E/Z isomerism

- Cis/trans isomerism

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When is cis-trans isomerism applicable ?

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  • When molecules have a C=C bond

- Each carbon in the double bond is attached to two different groups.

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What is the cis isomer ?

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Hydrogen atoms on each carbon on the same side.

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What is the trans isomer ?

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Hydrogen atoms diagonally opposite each other.

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What are the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog rules for deciding E/Z isomerism?

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Higher atomic number is higher priority.

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E isomer

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Groups of higher priority on different sides of the double bond, then E isomer.

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Z isomer

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Groups of higher priority on the same side of the double bond, then Z isomer.

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How can you remember whether it is a Z or E isomer ?

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  • For a Z isomer you can remember it as, Zee Zame Zide, the groups of higher priority are on the same side
  • If they arent then it is an E isomer
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Why are alkenes more reactive than alkanes ?

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  • They are more reactive due to the fact that they have a pi bond
  • The electrons in the pi bond are more exposed, as they are on the outside
  • The fact that the electrons are exposed leads to their higher reactivity
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How are alkenes tested for ?

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When bromine water (orange) is added to the sample of an alkene, the bromine reacts with the alkene and the colour disappears.

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Describe the hydrogenation of alkenes

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An alkene is mixed with hydrogen and passed over a nickel catalyst at 423K forming an alkane.

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What does hydrogenation form ?

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An alkane

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Describe the halogenation of alkenes

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Addition reaction between an alkene and either chlorine or bromine at room temperature to form a halogenoalkane.

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What does the halogenation of alkenes form ?

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Halogenoalkane

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Describe the hydration of alkenes

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An alkene is reacted with steam in the presence of a phosphoric acid catalyst

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What does the hydration of alkenes form ?

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An alcohol

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How many products can be formed in the hydration of alkenes ?

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Two possible products can be formed

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How is the hydration of alkenes used in industry ?
This addition reaction is used widely in industry to produce ethanol from ethene
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Describe the hydrohalogenation of alkenes
Alkenes react with gaseous hydrogen halides at room temperature to form haloalkanes
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What does the hydrohalogenation of alkenes form ?
Haloalkanes
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How many products can be formed in the hydrohalogenation of alkenes ?
Two products can be formed
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How do you test for unsaturation ?
The reaction of alkenes with bromine water can be used to identify if there is a C=C bond present and the organic compound is unsaturated
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What would the observation be when adding bromine water to an alkene ?
If it is an alkene, the orange colour of the bromine water would disappear, indicating the presence of a C=C bond
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What does the high electron density of the pi bond attract ?
Electrophiles
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What are electrophiles ?
An electrophile is an atom or group of atoms that is attracted to an electron rich centre and accepts an electron pair
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What are electrophiles said to be ?
Electron pair acceptors
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What is the mechanism for addition reactions ?
Electrophilic addition
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Outline an electrophilic addition reaction between an alkene and hydrogen bromide
- H-Br is a polar molecule - Electron pair in pi bond attracted to H - Double bond breaks - Bond forms between H (in HBr) and C atom - H-Br bond breaks by heterolytic fission - Bromide ion and carbocation formed - Br- reacts with carbocation to form the addition product
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What is a carbocation ?
A compound that contains a positively charged carbon ion
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How does electrophilic addition take place with molecules that are non polar ?
When the molecule approaches the pi bond, the electrons in the bond are repelled and this induces polarity
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Outline an electrophilic addition reaction between an alkene and bromine
- Br-Br is now an induced polar molecule - Electron pair in pi bond attracted to Br - Double bond breaks - Bond forms between B (in Br2) and C atom - Br-Br bond breaks by heterolytic fission - Bromide ion and carbocation formed - Br- reacts with carbocation to form the addition product
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What is Markownikoff's rule ?
- In electrophilic addition reactions, when the carbocation is formed it can be primary, secondary or tertiary - The major product is the one in which the carbocation is attached to the carbon atom with the most alkyl groups
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How are carbocations classified ?
They are classified by the number of alkyl groups attached to the positively charged carbon
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Which carbocation is the most stable ?
The tertiary carbocation is the most stable so is most likely to be the product
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Why is the tertiary carbocation the most stable ?
- The connecting alkyl groups donate and push electrons towards the positive charge of the carbocation. - Therefore more alkyl groups means a more stable ion
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What is the name of the reaction for a polymers formation from alkenes ?
Addition polymerisation
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How is the monomer unit displayed ?
Displayed formula with an 'n' before it to signify many units
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How is the repeat unit of the polymer displayed ?
- Displayed formula - In square brackets - An n placed after to show a large number of repeats
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What are the conditions for a polymerisation reaction ?
High temperature and pressure
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What are the uses of polyethene ?
Supermarket bags, shampoo bottles, childrens toys
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What are the uses of polychloroethene aka polyvinylchloride ?
Pipes, films and sheeting, insulation, bottles and flooring
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What are the uses of polypropene ?
Children toys, packing crates, guttering, uPVC windows, rope fibre
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What are the uses of polyphenylethene aka polysterene ?
Packaging material, food trays and cups
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What are the uses of polytetrafluoroethene aka PTFE or Teflon ?
Coating for non stick pans, permeable membrane for clothing and shoes, cable insulation.
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What are the uses of phenylethene aka styrene ?
Used in packing material and in food trays and cups due to its thermal properties
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What is the downside of current disposal of waste polymers ?
Waste polymers are very unreactive so they are non biodegradable
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How are polymers recycled ?
They are chopped into flakes, washed, dried, melted and then cut into pellets for use
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What are the benefits of recycling polymers ?
It reduces environmental impact by conserving fossil fuels
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What are the weaknesses of recycling polymers ?
- Polymers have to be sorted by type | - Process is undermined if polymers are mixed as this renders the product unusable
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What is the method of recycling PVC ?
- Dissolved by solvents - High grade PVC is recovered by precipitation - Solvent can be used again
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What are the dangers of PVC disposal ?
High chlorine content makes it hazardous
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How can polymers be used as fuel ?
Can be incinerated to form heat
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What is feedstock recycling ?
Chemical and thermal processes that can reclaim monomers, gases and oils from waste polymers
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What is a major advantage of feedstock recycling ?
Able to handle unsorted and unwashed polymers
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What are biodegradable polymers ?
- Produced from renewable sources and can be broken down by microorganisms - Made from starch or cellulose
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What are photodegradable polymers ?
Polymers that contain bonds that are weakened by absorbing light to start degradation, or light absorbing additives are used

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