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Topic B3 - Reaction Pathways

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Total cards: 11•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Alkene —> Haloalkane

Back (Answer)

Electrophilic addition -room temperature -hydrogen halide (e.g. HCl); H is the electrophile (electron pair acceptor)

#2
Front (Question)

Alkene —> Alkane

Back (Answer)

Hydrogenation -nickel catalyst -423K -hydrogen

#3
Front (Question)

Alkene —> Alcohol

Back (Answer)

Hydration -steam -phosphoric acid catalyst

#4
Front (Question)

Alcohol —> Alkene

Back (Answer)

Dehydration -concentrated sulfuric acid -heat under reflux

#5
Front (Question)

Alcohol —> Haloalkane

Back (Answer)

Reflux -sulfuric acid -sodium halide (e.g. sodium chloride)

#6
Front (Question)

Haloalkane —-> Alcohol

Back (Answer)

Nucleophilic substitution -heat under reflux -sodium hydroxide (aqueous)

#7
Front (Question)

Alkane —> Haloalkane

Back (Answer)

Radical substitution -UV light -halogen (e.g. Cl2)

#8
Front (Question)

Primary alcohol —> Carboxylic acid

Back (Answer)

Full Oxidation -heat under reflux -sulfuric acid -excess potassium dichromate (oxidising agent) -colour change: orange to green

#9
Front (Question)

Primary alcohol —> Aldehyde

Back (Answer)

Partial Oxidation -sulfuric acid -potassium dichromate -distil product immediately (prevents further oxidation) -colour change: orange to green

#10
Front (Question)

Secondary Alcohol —> Ketone

Back (Answer)

Oxidation -heat under reflux -sulfuric acid -potassium dichromate -colour change: orange to green

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