Mechanisms

Question 1

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Answer 1

The powerpoint slides will be prefaced with E Rt R C O M N

E -> word Equation

Rt -> Reaction type

R -> Reagents

C -> Conditions

O -> Observations

M -> Mechanism

N -> Notes

Question 2

Give the E Rt R C O M N of the dehydration of alcohols

Answer 2

E: alcohol -> alkene + water

Rt: Elimination

R: Concentrated H₂SO₄ or Al₂O₃

C: Heat under reflux at 180°C

O: -

M:Elimination

Question 3

Give the E Rt R C O M of the hydration of alkenes

Answer 3

E: water + alkene -> alcohol

Rt: addition/hydration

R: steam, concentrated H₃PO₄ catalyst

C: concentrated H₃PO₄ catalyst, 60atm, 300°

O:-

M: Electrophilic addition

Question 4

Give the C of the substitution of NH₃ onto a haloalkane

Answer 4

• Concentrated NH₃
• Heat in a sealed tube
• High pressure