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Flowchart of organic reaction pathways: substitution, addition, elimination, and oxidation.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
AlkaneC–H bonds onlyAlkyl halide R–XSubstitution productR–NuAlkene C=CAlkyl halide(more substituted)Alcohol R–OHDiol orcleaved productsCarbonyl compound(aldehyde / ketone)Carboxylic acidR–COOHEsterR–COO–R′Free-radical halogenation (Cl₂/hν)SN2 (strong Nu, 1°)Elimination E2 (strong bulky base)HX addition (Markovnikov)H₂O / H⁺ (hydration)Oxidation (KMnO₄)Oxidation (CrO₃ / K₂Cr₂O₇)Further oxidation (KMnO₄)+ R′OH / H⁺ (esterification)

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