Alkenes:Structure and Reactivity Based on McMurry's Organic Chemistry,6th edition
Alkenes: Structure and Reactivity Based on McMurry’s Organic Chemistry, 6th edition
Alkene Are hydrocarbons with C=C They have fewer hydrogens than an alkane with the same number of carbons-CH2n for an alkene versus CH2n+2 for an alkane Unsaturated hydrocarbons A ring or a C=C in a molecule corresponds to a loss of 2 hydrogens from the alkane.Knowing this relationship,its possible to work backward from the molecular formula to calculate a molecule's degree of unsaturation-the number of rings and/or multiple bonds in the molecule two double bonds one ring,one double bond
Alkene Are hydrocarbons with C=C They have fewer hydrogens than an alkane with the same number of carbons - CnH2n for an alkene versus CnH2n+2 for an alkane Unsaturated hydrocarbons A ring or a C=C in a molecule corresponds to a loss of 2 hydrogens from the alkane. Knowing this relationship, its possible to work backward from the molecular formula to calculate a molecule’s degree of unsaturation – the number of rings and/or multiple bonds in the molecule two double bonds one ring, one double bond
Degree of Unsaturation With Other Elements ■ Organohalogens (X:F,CI,Br,I) Halogen replaces hydrogen Replace 2 Br by 2 H BrCH2CH-CHCH2Br = HCH2CH-CHCH2H C.H6Br2 =“C4Hg” One unsaturation: one double bond Add e2004 Thomson-Brooks/Cole Oxygen atoms-if connected by single bonds These don't affect the total count of H's O removed from here H2C=CHCH-CHCH2OH H2C=CHCH=CHCH2-H CsHg0=“CsH3”Two unsaturations: two double bonds 2004 Thomson-Brooks/Cole
Degree of Unsaturation With Other Elements Organohalogens (X: F, Cl, Br, I) Halogen replaces hydrogen Oxygen atoms - if connected by single bonds These don't affect the total count of H's
If C-N Bonds Are Present Nitrogen has three bonds-subtract one H for equivalent degree of unsaturation in hydrocarbon H CH2 H H CH2 H H CH2 N一H H CH2 H Removed H CsHgN=“C5Hg”Two unsaturations:one ring and one double bond C2004 Thomson-Brooks/Cole
If C-N Bonds Are Present Nitrogen has three bonds - subtract one H for equivalent degree of unsaturation in hydrocarbon
Naming of Alkenes Step 1:Name the parent hydrocarbon-Find longest continuous carbon chain containing the C=C CHCH2 H CH:CH2 H C=C C=C CH2CH2CH2 H CHCH2CH2 H Named as a pentene NOT as a hexene,since the double bond is not contained in the six-carbon chain C2004 Thomson-Brooks/Cole Step 2:Number carbons in chain so that double bond carbons and substituents have lowest possible numbers CH3 CHCH,CH2CH-CHCH3 CH CHCH-CHCH2CH 20o4Tmson- 21 1 23 45 6
Naming of Alkenes Step 1: Name the parent hydrocarbon - Find longest continuous carbon chain containing the C=C Step 2: Number carbons in chain so that double bond carbons and substituents have lowest possible numbers
■ Step 3:Write the full name-Rings have"cyclo"prefix;if more than one C=C,indicate the position and use suffixes-diene, triene CH3 CH CH CHCH-CHCH CH CHCH-CHCH2CH 21 1 3 45 6 2-Hexene 2-Methyl-3-hexene CH:CH2 H 2C=C1 CH3 CH CH2CH2 H 543 HC-g-CH-CH2 3 2-Ethyl-1-pentene 2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene
Step 3: Write the full name - Rings have “cyclo” prefix; if more than one C=C, indicate the position and use suffixes –diene, - triene
Electronic Structure of Alkenes ■Carbon atoms in a p orbitals bond double bond are sp2- hybridized ■Three equivalent orbitals at120° separation in plane Fourth orbital is atomic orbitals T bond p orbital sp2carbon Carbon-carbon double bond Combination of electrons in two sp2 orbitals of two atoms forms o bond between them Additive interaction of p 90 rotatio orbitals creates aπ bonding orbital ■ Occupiedπorbital prevents rotation about o- bond Broken bond after rotation bond (p orbitals are parallel) (p orbitals are perpendicular)
Electronic Structure of Alkenes Carbon atoms in a double bond are sp 2 - hybridized Three equivalent orbitals at 120º separation in plane Fourth orbital is atomic p orbital Combination of electrons in two sp 2 orbitals of two atoms forms σ bond between them Additive interaction of p orbitals creates a π bonding orbital Occupied π orbital prevents rotation about σ - bond
Cis-Trans Isomerism in Alkenes The presence of a carbon- carbon double can create two possible structures CH3 CH3 cis isomer-two similar C=C groups on same side of H the double bond ■trans isomer similar cis-2-Butene groups on opposite sides Each carbon must have two different groups for these H CH3 isomers to occur C-C Since bond rotation cannot occur,this means that the CH3 H cis-isomer cannot trans-2-Butene spontaneously interconvert to the trans
Cis-Trans Isomerism in Alkenes The presence of a carboncarbon double can create two possible structures cis isomer - two similar groups on same side of the double bond trans isomer similar groups on opposite sides Each carbon must have two different groups for these isomers to occur Since bond rotation cannot occur, this means that the cis-isomer cannot spontaneously interconvert to the trans
Cis,Trans Isomers Require That End Groups Must Differ in Pairs Cis-trans isomerism is not limited to disubstituted alkenes. It can occur whenever both double-bond carbons are attached to two different groups. If one of the double-bond carbons is attached to two identical groups,then cis-trans isomerism is not possible These two compounds are identical; they are not cis-trans isomers. These two compounds are not identical; they are cis-trans isomers. B 2004 Thomson/Brooks Cole
Cis, Trans Isomers Require That End Groups Must Differ in Pairs Cis-trans isomerism is not limited to disubstituted alkenes. It can occur whenever both double-bond carbons are attached to two different groups. If one of the double-bond carbons is attached to two identical groups, then cis-trans isomerism is not possible
Sequence Rules:The E,Z Designation If the higher-priority groups on each carbon are on the same side of the double bond,the alkene is designated Z If the higher-priority groups on each carbon are on opposite sides of the double bond,the alkene is designated E Lower Higher E double bond (Higher-priority groups Higher are on opposite sides.) Lower Higher Higher Z double bond (Higher-priority groups are on the same side.) Lower Lower 2004 Thomeson-Bro
Sequence Rules: The E,Z Designation If the higher-priority groups on each carbon are on the same side of the double bond, the alkene is designated Z If the higher-priority groups on each carbon are on opposite sides of the double bond, the alkene is designated E