Reactions of alkenes and alcohols

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Alkene Structure and Formulae

  • Alkenes are hydrocarbons that contain a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C).
  • The C=C double bond is the functional group of alkenes and is responsible for their characteristic reactions.
  • The general formula of the alkene homologous series is CnH2n.
  • The first four alkenes are ethene (C2H4), propene (C3H6), butene (C4H8) and pentene (C5H10).
  • Alkenes are unsaturated compounds because they contain two fewer hydrogen atoms than the alkane with the same number of carbon atoms.
  • The position of the double bond can be shown by a number, e.g. but-1-ene has the C=C starting at carbon 1.
  • Alkenes are more reactive than alkanes because the C=C bond can open up to form single bonds, allowing other atoms to attach.

Combustion of Alkenes

  • Alkenes undergo complete and incomplete combustion in air.
  • Because alkenes have a higher carbon to hydrogen ratio, they tend to undergo incomplete combustion, producing a smoky flame.
  • Complete combustion occurs with excess oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water.
  • Example: butene + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water.
  • Incomplete combustion occurs with insufficient oxygen and can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon (soot) along with water.
  • Example: butene + oxygen → carbon monoxide + water, or butene + oxygen → carbon + water.
  • Smoky yellow flames indicate a higher carbon to hydrogen ratio in the molecule.

Addition Reactions of Alkenes

  • Alkenes mainly undergo addition reactions, in which atoms of a simple molecule add across the C=C double bond.
  • The double bond opens up to form a single bond, allowing two more atoms to bond, one on each carbon.
  • A saturated compound is formed when an alkene undergoes an addition reaction.
  • Hydrogenation: alkenes react with hydrogen at 150 °C using a nickel catalyst to form an alkane.
  • Hydrogenation is used to make margarine from vegetable oils by partially hydrogenating polyunsaturated oils to increase Mr and turn them into solid fats.
  • Hydration: alkenes react with steam at around 330 °C and 60–70 atm using a concentrated phosphoric acid catalyst to form an alcohol.
  • Halogenation: alkenes react readily with halogens at room temperature, with halogen atoms adding across the C=C bond.
  • The bromine water test: bromine water is an orange-yellow solution; when shaken with an alkene, the colour is decolourised (turns colourless) because an addition reaction occurs.

Alcohols: Structure and Uses

  • All alcohols contain the hydroxyl (-OH) functional group.
  • The first four alcohols are methanol (CH3OH), ethanol (C2H5OH), propanol (C3H7OH) and butanol (C4H9OH).
  • Alcohols are named using the alkane name with the final 'e' replaced by 'ol'.
  • Alcohols are colourless liquids that dissolve in water to form neutral solutions.
  • The first four alcohols are commonly used as fuels.
  • Methanol and ethanol are used as solvents because they dissolve many substances that water cannot, such as fats and oils.
  • Ethanol is the alcohol found in alcoholic drinks and is also used as a fuel for vehicles.

Reactions of Alcohols

  • Alcohols undergo combustion to form carbon dioxide and water; e.g. ethanol + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water.
  • Alcohols react with sodium metal to produce hydrogen gas and a metal salt (e.g. sodium + methanol → sodium methoxide + hydrogen).
  • Alcohols can be oxidised to produce carboxylic acids.
  • When ethanol is heated with acidified potassium dichromate, it oxidises to ethanoic acid; the solution turns from orange to green.
  • The oxidation of ethanol in wine left open to air produces ethanoic acid, giving a vinegary taste.

Production of Ethanol by Fermentation

  • Ethanol can be produced by fermentation: sugar or starch is dissolved in water and yeast is added.
  • Fermentation takes place between 15 and 35 °C in the absence of oxygen for a few days.
  • Yeast contains enzymes that break down sugar to alcohol; if too cold the reaction is slow, if too hot the enzymes are denatured.
  • The yeast respires anaerobically: glucose → carbon dioxide + ethanol.
  • Yeast is killed once the alcohol concentration reaches about 15%, so the vessel is emptied and the process restarted — this makes fermentation a batch process.
  • Fermentation produces a dilute ethanol solution; fractional distillation is used to separate ethanol (boiling point 78 °C) from water (100 °C).

Carboxylic Acids: Structure and Reactions

  • Carboxylic acids contain the -COOH functional group.
  • The first four carboxylic acids are methanoic acid, ethanoic acid, propanoic acid and butanoic acid.
  • They are named using the alkane name with the final 'e' replaced by 'oic acid'.
  • Carboxylic acids are soluble in water, forming weakly acidic solutions.
  • They react with carbonates to produce a metal salt, water and carbon dioxide gas.
  • They react with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst (concentrated sulfuric acid) to form esters — this is esterification.
  • Esters have the functional group R-COO-R; they are sweet-smelling oily liquids used in flavourings and perfumes, and are volatile.
  • Example: ethanoic acid + ethanol → ethyl ethanoate + water.

Carboxylic Acids as Weak Acids (HT only)

  • Carboxylic acids show typical acid reactions but are weak acids.
  • They dissolve in water but only partially ionise, producing solutions with pH between 3 and 7.
  • They form an equilibrium with their ions, but most molecules remain undissociated.
  • Ethanoic acid is about 95% undissociated — only about 5 out of 100 molecules ionise.
  • Because they are weak, their reactions are often slow or barely noticeable at room temperature.

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  1. 1.Which statement correctly describes alkenes?

    Easy
    • AAlkenes are saturated hydrocarbons
    • BAlkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons
    • CAlkenes contain hydrogen, carbon and oxygen atoms
    • DAlkenes contain only single carbon-carbon bonds
  2. 2.What is the correct general formula of an alkene?

    Easy
    • ACnH2n+2
    • BCnH2n
    • CCnH2n+1OH
    • DCnH2n+1COOH
  3. 3.What is the correct general formula of an alcohol?

    Easy
    • ACnH2n+2
    • BCnH2n
    • CCnH2n+1OH
    • DCnH2n+1COOH
  4. 4.The functional group in alcohols is the hydroxyl group, -OH.

    Easy

    True or false?

  5. 5.Bromine water is decolourised when shaken with an alkane.

    Easy

    True or false?

  6. 6.Which of the following is the molecular formula of ethene?

    Easy
    • AC2H6
    • BC2H4
    • CC3H6
    • DCH4
  7. 7.Which of the following is the molecular formula of ethanol?

    Easy
    • ACH3OH
    • BC2H5OH
    • CC3H7OH
    • DC2H4
  8. 8.What type of reaction takes place between ethene and bromine?

    Medium
    • ASubstitution
    • BAddition
    • CCombustion
    • DNeutralisation

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