Organic Chemistry Reactions

These flashcards cover key organic chemistry reactions and conditions from the lecture notes.

What is the reaction type for alkane + X₂?

Free Radical Substitution.

What type of addition occurs with alkene + H₂?

Electrophilic Addition.

What are the conditions for SN1 reactions?

warm aq nucleophiles

What nucleophiles can react with 1°/2° halogenoalkanes?

Nu < (nucleophiles with electron pair to donate) such as OH-, H₂O, NH₃, CN-.

What are the three types of combustion reactions?

Complete, limited O₂, and incomplete combustion.

What are the products of combustion of hydrocarbons in limited O₂?

CO₂ and H₂O.

What products are formed from the oxidation of 1° alcohols?

Aldehyde, then Carboxylic acid.

What is formed when a 2° alcohol is oxidized?

Ketone.

What is the result of oxidizing a 3° alcohol?

No reaction (NR).