AS level chemistry conversions

Alkene → Alkane

Alkene → Alkane

React with H₂, Ni catalyst, 150°C

Alkene → Dihaloalkane

React with halogen

Alcohol → Alkene

Heat with strong acid e.g H₂SO₄ or H₃PO₄

Alkene → Alcohol

React with steam and strong acid e.g H₂SO₄ or H₃PO₄

Alkene → Haloalkane

React with hydrogen halide

Alkane → Haloalkane

React with halogen and UV

Alcohol → Aldehyde

React primary alcohol with Cr₂O₇²⁻,H₂SO₄ under distillation

Alcohol → Carboxylic acid

React primary alcohol with Cr₂O₇²⁻,H₂SO₄ under reflux

Alcohol —> Ketone

React secondary alcohol with Cr₂O₇²⁻,H₂SO₄ under reflux

Alcohol → Haloalkane

React with sodium halide and H₂SO₄

Haloalkane → Alcohol

Reflux with aq alkali e.g. NaOH or KOH