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Chemistry · Unit 14

Chemistry Of Hydrocarbons.

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  1. LO 14.1Nomenclature Of AlkanesPMDC p. 10

    Describe the nomenclature of Alkanes.

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  2. LO 14.2Free Radical MechanismPMDC p. 10

    Define Free Radical Initiation, propagation and termination.

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  3. LO 14.3Free Radical MechanismPMDC p. 10

    Describe the mechanism of the free radical substitution in alkanes exemplified by Methane and Ethane.

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  4. LO 14.4Nomenclature Of AlkenesPMDC p. 10

    Explain the IUPAC nomenclature of alkenes.

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  5. LO 14.5Shapes Of AlkenesPMDC p. 10

    Explain the shapes of the Ethene molecules in terms of Sigma and Pi C-C Bonds.

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  6. LO 14.6Structure And Reactivity Of AlkenesPMDC p. 10

    Describe the structure and reactivity of Alkenes as exemplified by Ethene.

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  7. LO 14.7Preparation Of AlkanesPMDC p. 10

    Explain Dehydration of Alcohols and Dehydrohalogenation of RX for the preparation of Ethane

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  8. LO 14.8Mot Of Benzene Resonance And Resonance EnergyPMDC p. 10

    Explain the shape of Benzene Molecules (Molecular orbital treatment).

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  9. LO 14.9Mot Of Benzene Resonance And Resonance EnergyPMDC p. 10

    Define resonance, resonance energy and relative stability.

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  10. LO 14.10Reactivity Of BenzenePMDC p. 10

    Compare the reactivity of benzene with alkanes and alkenes.

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  11. LO 14.11Chemical Reactions Of BenzenesPMDC p. 10

    Define addition reactions of benzene and methylbenzene.

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  12. LO 14.12Chemical Reactions Of BenzenesPMDC p. 10

    Describe the mechanism of electrophilic substitution in Benzene.

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  13. LO 14.13Chemical Reactions Of BenzenesPMDC p. 10

    Discuss chemistry of benzene and methylbenzene by nitration, sulphonation, halogenation, Friedal Craft's Alkylation and acylation.

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  14. LO 14.14Effect Of SubstituentsPMDC p. 10

    Apply the knowledge of positions of substituents in the electrophilic substitution of benzene.

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  15. LO 14.15Iupac System Of AlkynesPMDC p. 10

    Use the IUPAC naming System of Alkynes.

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  16. LO 14.16Preparation Of AlkynesPMDC p. 10

    Describe the preparation of Alkynes using elimination reactions.

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  17. LO 14.17Acidity Of AlkynesPMDC p. 10

    Describe the acidity of alkynes

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  18. LO 14.18Reactions Of AlkynesPMDC p. 10

    Discuss chemistry of alkynes by hydrogenation, hydro halogenation and hydration.

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  19. LO 14.19Substitution Vs AdditionPMDC p. 10

    Describe and differentiate between substitution and Addition reactions.

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