Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: Historically, the nitroso group has been known as a strong deactivator

Historically, the nitroso group has been known as a strong deactivator, yet an ortho/para-director, in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. For example, nitration of nitrosobenzene affords m...

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Q: Compound A has the molecular formula C7H14O and reacts with sodium borohydride

Compound A has the molecular formula C7H14O and reacts with sodium borohydride in methanol to form an alcohol. The 1H NMR spectrum of compound A exhibits only two signals: a doublet (I = 12) and a sep...

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Q: Using the information provided below, deduce the structures of compounds A

Using the information provided below, deduce the structures of compounds A, B, C, and D:

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Q: Identify the structures of compounds A to D below and then identify

Identify the structures of compounds A to D below and then identify reagents that can be used to convert cyclohexene into compound D in just one step.

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Q: Identify the structures of compounds A to E below: /

Identify the structures of compounds A to E below:

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Q: An aldehyde with the molecular formula C4H6O exhibits an IR signal at

An aldehyde with the molecular formula C4H6O exhibits an IR signal at 1715 cm−1. a. Propose two possible structures that are consistent with this information. b. Describe how you could use 13C NMR s...

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Q: Predict the major product of the three following steps and show a

Predict the major product of the three following steps and show a mechanism for its formation:

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Q: A compound with the molecular formula C9H10O exhibits a strong signal at

A compound with the molecular formula C9H10O exhibits a strong signal at 1687 cm−1 in its IR spectrum. The 1H and 13C NMR spectra for this compound are shown below. Identify the stru...

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Q: A compound with the molecular formula C13H10O produces a strong signal at

A compound with the molecular formula C13H10O produces a strong signal at 1660 cm−1 in its IR spectrum. The 13C NMR spectrum for this compound is shown below. Identify the structure...

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Q: A ketone with the molecular formula C9H18O exhibits only one signal in

A ketone with the molecular formula C9H18O exhibits only one signal in its 1H NMR spectrum. Provide a systematic (IUPAC) name for this compound.

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