Condensation & Redox Reactions in Organic Chemistry

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering condensation reactions (formation of ethers, catalysts, temperature, definition) and oxidation/reduction concepts (changes in C–O and C–H bonds).

At lower temperatures, the intermolecular loss of water between two alcohol molecules forms __.

ethers

The catalyst commonly used for alcohol condensation to ethers is concentrated __.

H₂SO₄ (sulfuric acid)

The condensation of two methanol molecules yields __ and water.

dimethyl ether

A condensation reaction is one in which two molecules combine to form a larger molecule while liberating a small molecule such as __.

water

In organic chemistry, oxidation __ the number of C–O bonds in a molecule.

increases

In organic chemistry, oxidation __ the number of C–H bonds in a molecule.

decreases

Reduction reactions in organic chemistry increase the number of __ bonds.

C–H

Reduction reactions in organic chemistry decrease the number of __ bonds.

C–O

Intermolecular dehydration of alcohols to ethers typically occurs at about __ °C.

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