ORGANIC REACTIONS WORKSHEET

For each of the reactions below use structural diagrams to show all reactants and products. Be
sure to include all names, reaction conditions and catalysts.

1. Halogenation of butane.

2. Addition of water to 2-hexane.

3. Formation of 2-methyl-4-heptene from the corresponding alcohol.

4. Oxidation of 1-propanol with potassium permanganate.

5. Oxidation of 2-propanol with potassium permanganate.

6. Reaction between methanol and benzoic acid.

7. Formation of N-methyl-2-aminobutane.

8. Reaction between hexanoic acid and ethylamine.

9. Addition of HBr to 2-methyl-1-hexene

10. Reaction between ethanal and the Tollens Reagent.

11. Outline how you would qualitatively determine between a primary, secondary and
tertiary alcohol.

12. Why are alkenes and alkynes much more reactive than alkanes?

13. Through what types of reactions are polymers formed through? Give an example of each
type.