Fundamental Organic Reactions and Syntheses Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Acetylation — purpose?

Answer

Modifies, protects, or activates functional groups.

2Question

Wurtz Fittig Reaction — main use?

Answer

Couples aryl halides to form biaryl compounds.

3Question

Wurtz Reaction — primary product?

Answer

Coupled alkane from alkyl halides.

4Question

Wurtz Fittig Reaction — purpose?

Answer

Couples aryl halides to form biaryl compounds.

5Question

Wurtz Reaction — reactants?

Answer

Alkyl halides with sodium metal.

6Question

Wurtz Reaction — product?

Answer

Alkane or coupled product from halides.

7Question

Williamson's Reaction — role?

Answer

Synthesizes ethers via SN2.

8Question

Reimer-Tiemann Reaction — function?

Answer

Ortho-formylation of phenols.

9Question

Sandmeyer’s Reaction — purpose?

Answer

Aromatic amine diazotization substitution.

10Question

Rosenmund Reaction — intermediate?

Answer

Acyl chloride to aldehyde via partial reduction.

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