Reaction Schemes (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards

Visual map showing how organic compounds transform into each other

Petroleum

Replacing one atom or group with another

Two molecules combine to form a single product

Small molecule removed to create a double bond

$\text{KMnO}_4$/$\text{H}^+$

$\text{H}_2$/Ni

$\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$

$\text{Cl}_2$ + UV

NaOH

Na or Mg

Cannot be easily oxidised

Working backwards from target molecule

Substitution, addition, elimination, redox, acid-base

Alcohol → aldehyde → carboxylic acid (using $\text{KMnO}_4$)