Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: In each case, identify the most likely position at which monobromination

In each case, identify the most likely position at which monobromination would occur.

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Q: When para-bromotoluene is treated with sodium amide, two products

When para-bromotoluene is treated with sodium amide, two products are obtained. Draw both products and propose a plausible mechanism for their formation.

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Q: Picric acid is a military explosive formed via the nitration of phenol

Picric acid is a military explosive formed via the nitration of phenol under conditions that install three nitro groups. Draw the structure and provide an IUPAC name for picric acid.

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Q: Propose a plausible mechanism forthe following transformation: /

Propose a plausible mechanism forthe following transformation:

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Q: Compound 2, a pheromone of the honeybee queen, has been

Compound 2, a pheromone of the honeybee queen, has been shown to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. One laboratory synthesis of this pheromone involved the preparation of 1, followed...

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Q: Benzene was treated with isopropyl chloride in the presence of aluminum trichloride

Benzene was treated with isopropyl chloride in the presence of aluminum trichloride under conditions that favor dialkylation. Draw the major product expected from this reaction.

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Q: Draw all resonance structures of the sigma complex formed when toluene undergoes

Draw all resonance structures of the sigma complex formed when toluene undergoes chlorination at the para position.

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Q: For each of the following groups of compounds, identify which compound

For each of the following groups of compounds, identify which compound will react most rapidly with ethyl chloride in the presence of aluminum trichloride. Explain your choice in each case and then pr...

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Q: Compound A and compound B are both aromatic esters with the molecular

Compound A and compound B are both aromatic esters with the molecular formula C8H8O2. When treated with bromine in the presence of iron tribromide, compound A is converted into only one product, whil...

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Q: Propose an efficient synthesis for each of the following transformations:

Propose an efficient synthesis for each of the following transformations:

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