Organic synthesis - Reagents and conditions for reactions

A selection of the reagents and conditions for reactions you need to know for A2 level chemistry (AQA).

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  • Created by: Hannah
  • Created on: 05-06-11 12:24

1. What is needed to go from an alkane to a chloroalkane?

  • chlorine and UV light
  • HCl
  • Chlorine and reflux
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2. What is needed to form an alcohol from a chloroalkane?

  • Aqueous NaOH and reflux
  • NaOH
  • NaOH and reflux

3. What is needed to form a carboxylic acid from a nitrile?

  • Dilute HCl and reflux
  • Conc. HCl and reflux
  • Conc. HCl and distillation

4. What is needed to form a carboxylic acid from a primary alcohol?

  • Dilute sulphuric acid and potassium dichromate under distillation
  • Potassium dichromate and dilute sulphuric acid under reflux
  • Potassium dichromate and reflux

5. What is needed to form a carboxylic acid from an acyl chloride?

  • Sulphuric acid
  • Water
  • Sodium hydroxide

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Very tough!

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