Intro to Organic Chem: Types of Reactions

Define substitution reactions

Involves replacing an atom (or a group of atoms) by another atom; involves the breaking & forming of single bonds

What are the 3 types of substitution reactions there are?

• Nucleophilic substitution

• Electrophilic substitution

• Free radical substitution

How does an addition reaction work?

Involves two molecules combining to form a single new product; this involves having multiple bonds

What are the types of addition reactions are there?

• Electrophilic addition

• Nucleophilic addition

How do elimination reactions work?

Involves thee removal of an atom or group of atoms from two adjacent atoms to form multiple bonds (formation of C=C bonds))

How does a condensation reaction work?

When two molecules combine to form a new molecule and a smaller molecule (H2O)

Ethan oil acid and ethanol undergo condensation to give ethyl Ethanoate (ester) and water

How does hydrolysis of a compound work?

involves breaking of covalent bonds by reaction with water

Ethyl ethanoate (ester) is hydrolysedto give ethanoic acid and ethanol

What is oxidation?

The gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen atoms

What is reduction?

The loss of oxygen or gain of hydrogen atoms

What is the opposite reaction of the addition reaction?

Elimination reaction

What is the opposite reaction of Condensation reaction?

Hydrolysis reaction