Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: Compound A is an alkyne that reacts with two equivalents of H2

Compound A is an alkyne that reacts with two equivalents of H2 in the presence of Pd to give 2,4,6-trimethyloctane. a. Draw the structure of compound A. b. How many chiral centers are present in com...

Q: Compound A has the molecular formula C7H12. Hydrogenation of compound A

Compound A has the molecular formula C7H12. Hydrogenation of compound A produces 2-methylhexane. Hydroboration-oxidation of compound A produces an aldehyde. Draw the structure of compound A and draw t...

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

Propose a plausible synthesis for each of the following transformations:

Q: 1,2-Dichloropentane reacts with excess sodium amide in liquid

1,2-Dichloropentane reacts with excess sodium amide in liquid ammonia (followed by water workup) to produce compound X. Compound X undergoes acid-catalyzed hydration to produce a ketone. Draw the stru...

Q: An unknown alkyne is treated with ozone (followed by hydrolysis)

An unknown alkyne is treated with ozone (followed by hydrolysis) to yield acetic acid and carbon dioxide. What is the structure of the alkyne?

Q: Propose a structure that is consistent with each of the following 1H

Propose a structure that is consistent with each of the following 1H NMR spectra. In each case, the molecular formula is provided.

Q: Compound A is an alkyne with the molecular formula C5H8. When

Compound A is an alkyne with the molecular formula C5H8. When treated with aqueous sulfuric acid and mercuric sulfate, two different products with the molecular formula C5H10O are obtained in equal am...

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

Propose an efficient synthesis for each of the following transformations:

Q: Draw the structure of each possible dichloride that can be used to

Draw the structure of each possible dichloride that can be used to prepare the following alkyne via elimination:

Q: Draw the structures of compounds A to D: /

Draw the structures of compounds A to D: