Reactions in organic chem

When does free radical substitution occur

Halogenation of alkenes

What are the conditions for free radical substitution

UV light

What are the three stages of free radical substitution

Initiation, propagation, termination

What is hydrogenation

Addition of hydrogen

What are the conditions for hydrogenation

Nickel catalyst, 60 degrees

What type of reaction is hydrogenation

Addition

What is halogenation

Addition of halogens

What type of reaction is halogenation

Addition

What type of reaction is hydration

Addition

What is hydration

Addition of water

How is water added in hydration

As an OH molecule and an H atom

What catalyses hydration

Phosphoric acid

What are the conditions for hydration

60atm, 350 degrees

What is a diol

Compound with two OH groups

What type of reaction forms a diol

Addition and oxidation

What oxidising agent is used to form a diol

Potassium manganate

How does the potassium manganate change colour in the formation of diols

Purple → colourless

Give the formula for when water is added to a halogenalkane(RX)

ROH

What does the reaction of halogenoalkanes with potassium cyanide dissolved in ethanol under reflux result in

Nitrile

What does heating an halogenoalkane with ammonia do

Makes a primary amine

What are the products from combustion

Water and Carbon dioxide

What is the product formed from oxidation of alkenes

Diols

What are the conditions for oxidation of alkenes

Acidic Potassium manganate