Compounds such as aldehyde and ketone may cause a hydration reaction, which is a nucleophilic addition reaction, by an acid or base catalyst. What's the role of the base catalyst?

Q: Give the definition of a covalent bond. State why covalent bonds form in organic

A: The covalent bond that exists between two atoms in which electrons are distributed in an unequal…

Q: Give one reaction that shows how the following organic compounds are prepared: a) ketones b) alcohol…

A: (1) Preparation of ketone -  When methyl cyanide treated with methyl magnesium Bromide in dry ether…

Q: Describe the substitution reaction?

A: A chemical reaction mechanism represents the way to form and break the chemical bonds between…

Q: Give an example of Nucleophilic substitution reaction.

A: The various types of reaction mechanisms are studied in organic chemistry. One such mechanism is…

Q: Are ester’s soluble in polar and nonpolar solvents? How does its boiling and melting point compare…

A: Since the Carboxylic acids exhibit strong hydrogen bonding between molecules. So they  have high…

Q: . (a) The insecticide methoprene (see Fig. 7.32d) is an ester.       Write the structural formulas…

A:

Q: What biological molecules contain pyrimidine rings?

A: Pyrimidine is a basic organic molecule. It is a hetrocyclic aromatic  ring containing nitrogen atom…

Q: How addition plus elimination lead to substitution in the reactions of the carboxylic acid family.

A: Carboxylic acid is the functional group with -COOH. It is attached to the hydrocarbon part. It can…

Q: When methyl propanoate is hydrolyzed, formic acid and 1-propanol are formed.” If this statement is…

A: Solution Esters square measure chemical compounds that square measure derived from organic or…

Q: Consider the reaction between an alcohol and tosyl chloride, followed by a nucleophile. Write the…

A: A substitution reaction (also known as single displacement reaction or single substitution reaction)…

Q: بالصور ?

A: Here we are required to find the product formed along with the mechanism.

Q: 2-hexenal can exist as two geometric isomers. Draw the structures of the Isomers. What is a…

A: Isomerism is the phenomenon in which the molecules have the same molecular formula but have a…

Q: Chemical Tests: Flammability Test for Ethyne Observation: Reaction: Baeyer's Test Description of…

A: Chemical tests -  Flammability test for Ethyne Observation- Ethyne is a flammable gas, it is…

Q: What is the name of the substance produced when methanol reacts with salicylic acid?

A:

Q: . What happen during redox, dehydration, hydration and decarboxylic reaction? Give examples of each…

A: In chemical reactions, reactants are converted into products by changing the reaction conditions.

Q: Aldehydes and ketones can be named in a systematic way by counting the number of carbon atoms…

A: The given compound is propanal. The presence of -al indicates the presence of aldehyde group.

Q: Write the product of Nucleophilic Substitution

A: Here i solved the mechanism

Q: Phenols are aromatic rings with an alcohol functional group attached directly to the ring. These…

A: As given, Phenols are aromatic rings with an alcohol functional group attached directly to the ring.

Q: Use the following information to answer the next question. OH When this compound reacts with an…

A: The compound having the hydroxyl group (-OH) is known as alcohol.  The compound having COOH group is…

Q: Ketone, two alcohols, acid catalyst a) hemiacetal b) acetal c) alkene d) alcohol

A: The best answer has to be chosen.

Q: Why is water solubility the first test to run in the solubility classification of organic compounds

A: Solubility test is an important test performed during the classification of organic compounds to…

Q: a. If butanol and ethanoic acid react in the presence of heat and an acid catalyst, give the name of…

A:

Q: Complete the following table to show what functional groups are present in each of the reagents and…

A: Functional group of organic compound represents the characteristic property of the compound. Some of…

Q: Explain Carboxylic Acids ?

A: Introduction: In an organic chemistry, there are many functional group like aldehyde, ketone,…

Q: Benzene’s unusual properties is not limited to hydrogenation. Which one is true about reaction of…

A: benzene reacts with Br2 to give bromobenzene product.

Q: rocess background 1. The chosen materials (liquid aldehydes or ketones) and the desired product.…

A:

Q: Acid catalyzed dehydration-condensation reactions of carboxylic acids and alcohols produce chemicals…

A: (i) Dehydration-Condensation reaction between ethanol and butanoic acid :

Q: What happens when sodium bicarbonate reacts with butanoic acid? Please indicate also the chemical…

A:

Q: that should be written in the spaces in the text given below in the box below. ……………………… can form…

A: Write the expressions that should be written in the spaces in the text given below in the box below.…

Q: What are electrophilic substitution reactions?

A: An electrophile is chemical compound that has the ability to accept a lone pair of electron. They…

Q: Explain the geometry,hybridization and bond angle of carbon atom of a carboxylic acid?

A: Hybridization is the concept of mixing of atomic orbitals of same energy to form degenerate…

Q: Refer to the attached picture for the following question What property is expected in the organic…

A:

Q: Why is an acid catalyst needed for the hydration of unsaturated hydrocarbons

A: Unsaturated hydrocarbons are organic compounds made up of carbon and hydrogen only and there is a…

Q: Starting from benzene synthesize the following compounds. Write the reagents and intermediate…

A:

Q: When – COOH is attached directly to the benzene ring, the acid is called a. Aliphatic b. Alicyclic…

A:

Q: Explain briefly why esters are less soluble in water than carboxylic acids of comparable molecular…

A: The solubility of a compound follows the rule of like dissolves like. This means that polar…

Q: Ozone is an oxidizing agent that cleaves a double bond and creates ________ and ________ from…

A: The reaction between alkene and ozone is known as Ozonolysis. This reaction undergoes through a…

Q: Why do we consider carboxylic acids as acids?

A:

Q: Nitric acid, Na2Cr2O7 in H2SO4 and KMnO4 will oxidize primary alcohols to ___________.     esters…

A:

Q: Of the benzene molecule it is true that: a. c-c bonds have different bond lengths since they are…

A: Benzene : It is an organic compound that has the molecular formula C6H6. It is aromatic . The six…

Q: A carboxylic acid reacts with water to form a carboxylate ion and H,O*. Complete the reaction.…

A: Acids dissociate in water to form hydronium ions and a conjugate base.  Strong acids dissociate…

Q: Write the structure of the organic product when benzene reacts with:

A:

Q: The base hydrolysis of ethyl propanoate followed by addition of acid produces what two organic…

A: The hydrolysis of an ester gives an acid and an alcohol.

Q: Give the structural formulae and name the functional groups of the following compounds. (a)…

A: (a) (a) 3-chlorobut-1-ene -  This compound contains four Carbon main chain and functional group is…