Organic Reactions Flashcards

Flashcards for organic reactions.

Hydrohalogenation

Addition reaction where a hydrohalide is added to a molecule; requires non-polar solution without water.

Halogenation (Addition)

Addition reaction where a halogen is added; does not require a catalyst.

Hydration

Addition reaction where water is added; requires H2SO4/H3PO4 as a catalyst.

Hydrogenation

Addition reaction where hydrogen is added; requires Pt, Ni, or Pd as a catalyst and no oxygen.

Dehydrohalogenation

Elimination reaction where a hydrohalide is removed; requires NaOH/KOH dissolved in ethanol.

Dehydration

Elimination reaction where water is removed; requires H2SO4/H3PO4 as catalyst and heat.

Thermal Cracking

Elimination reaction involving breaking large hydrocarbons into smaller ones using high heat and pressure.

Catalytic Cracking

Elimination reaction involving breaking large hydrocarbons into smaller ones using high heat, pressure, and a catalyst.

Halogenation (Substitution)

Substitution reaction requiring heat/UV light/sunlight.

Hydrolysis

Substitution reaction requiring excess water, NaOH/KOH as catalyst, and heat.

Oxidation

Reaction requiring oxygen.

Esterification

Reaction requires H2SO4 as a catalyst and Heat