Edexcel A2 Chemistry Revision Flashcards - Unit 4 - Acid Chlorides

Revision Flashcards for Unit 4 of the Edexcel A2 Chemistry syllabus.

This set covers reactions of Acid Chlorides, and contains 15 flashcards.

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Sources: Class notes & A2 Chemistry 2nd Edition by George Facer.

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What is the general formula of an Acid Chloride?
RCOCl
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What two reactants are required to prepare Acid Chlorides?
Carboxylic Acid + Phosphorus Pentachloride (PCl5)
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What is the equation for the preparation of an Acid Chloride from Ethanoic Acid and PCl5?
CH3COOH + PCl5 ---> CH3COCl + POCl3 + HCl
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General Equation: Acid Chloride + Alcohol --->
Ester + HCl(g)
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Specific Equation: CH3COCl + CH3OH --->
CH3COOCH3 + HCl(g)
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General Equation: Acid Chloride + Water --->
Carboxylic Acid + HCl(g)
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Specific Equation: CH3COCl + H2O --->
CH3COOH + HCl(g)
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General Equation: Acid Chloride + conc. Ammonia --->
Amide + HCl(g) (+ NH4Cl(g) made in situ as NH3 reacts with HCl)
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Specific Equation: CH3COCl + conc. NH3 --->
CH3CONH2 + HCl(g) (+NH4Cl(g))
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General Equation: Acid Chloride + Amine --->
n-Substituted Amide + HCl(g) (+RNH3Cl(g) made in situ)
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Specific Equation: CH3COCl + CH3NH2
CH3CONHCH3 + HCl(g)
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Reduction of Acid Chlorides - Reagent & Conditions
Lithium Almunium Tetrahydride (LiAlH4) in Dry Ether
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Reduction of Acid Chlorides - Result
Primary Alcohol + HCl
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Are Acid Chlorides soluble in water?
No, they react with water. They are soluble in several different organic compounds.
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What are the conditions for the four main reactions of Acid Chlorides?
Room Temperature & Pressure, as Acid Chlorides are highly volatile and react easily.
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Card 2

Front

What two reactants are required to prepare Acid Chlorides?

Back

Carboxylic Acid + Phosphorus Pentachloride (PCl5)

Card 3

Front

What is the equation for the preparation of an Acid Chloride from Ethanoic Acid and PCl5?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

General Equation: Acid Chloride + Alcohol --->

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Specific Equation: CH3COCl + CH3OH --->

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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