Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: Predict the major product obtained when each of the following compounds is

Predict the major product obtained when each of the following compounds is treated with bromine in the presence of iron tribromide: a. Bromobenzene b. Nitrobenzene c. ortho-Xylene d. tert-Butylben...

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Q: When the following compound is treated with a mixture of nitric acid

When the following compound is treated with a mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid at 50°C, nitration occurs to afford a compound with two nitro groups. Draw the structure of this produ...

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Q: When benzene is treated with 2-methylpropene and sulfuric acid,

When benzene is treated with 2-methylpropene and sulfuric acid, the product obtained is tert-butylbenzene. Propose a mechanism for this transformation.

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Q: Propose an efficient synthesis for each of the following compounds using an

Propose an efficient synthesis for each of the following compounds using an acetoacetic ester synthesis:

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Q: Draw a mechanism for each of the following transformations: /

Draw a mechanism for each of the following transformations:

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Q: Propose a plausible mechanism for each of the following transformations:

Propose a plausible mechanism for each of the following transformations:

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Q: Propose a plausible mechanism for the following transformation: /

Propose a plausible mechanism for the following transformation:

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Q: Predict the product(s) of the following reactions:

Predict the product(s) of the following reactions:

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Q: Starting with benzene and using any other reagents of your choice,

Starting with benzene and using any other reagents of your choice, design a synthesis for each of the following compounds:

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Q: Each of the following syntheses will not produce the desired product.

Each of the following syntheses will not produce the desired product. In each case, identify the flaw in the synthesis.

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