Halogenoalkanes Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
State the reagents and conditions for catalytic hydrogenation. (for alkene -> alkane)
A
- Hydrogen
- Ni catalyst
- High pressure
2
Q
What are fuels? [1]
A
Substances that release heat energy when they undergo combustion
3
Q
What are the products in an elimination reaction?
A
alkene + water + nucleophile
4
Q
For each type of nucleophilic substitution, state the change in functional group
A
- Hydroxide ions: Halogenoalkanes to Alcohol
- Cyanide Ions: Halogenoalkane to Nitrile
- Ammonia: Halogenoalkane to Amine
5
Q
What’s important to note about the products formed in an elimination reaction?
A
- Different structural isomers can be formed
- Depending on the H that is removed
6
Q
In an elimination reaction, OH- acts as a..
A
base
7
Q
What are the reagents and conditions for an elimination reaction with OH- ions?
A
Reagents: Potassium / Sodium Hydroxide
Conditions: in ethanol; Heat
