Questions from Organic Chemistry


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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Q: A compound with the molecular formula C10H10O4 exhibits only two signals in

A compound with the molecular formula C10H10O4 exhibits only two signals in its 1H NMR spectrum: a singlet at 4.0 (I = 3H) and a singlet at 8.1 (I = 2H). Identify the structure of this compound.

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Q: Describe how you could use IR spectroscopy to distinguish between ethyl acetate

Describe how you could use IR spectroscopy to distinguish between ethyl acetate and butyric acid.

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Q: Describe how you could use NMR spectroscopy to distinguish between benzoyl chloride

Describe how you could use NMR spectroscopy to distinguish between benzoyl chloride and para-chlorobenzaldehyde.

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Q: A compound with the molecular formula C8H8O3 exhibits the following IR,

A compound with the molecular formula C8H8O3 exhibits the following IR, 1H NMR, and 13C NMR spectra. Deduce the structure of this compound.

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Q: Propose a mechanism for the following transformation, and explain how you

Propose a mechanism for the following transformation, and explain how you could use an isotopic labeling experiment to verify your proposed mechanism:

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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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Q: N-Acetylazoles undergo hydrolysis more readily than regular amides. Suggest

N-Acetylazoles undergo hydrolysis more readily than regular amides. Suggest a reason for the enhanced reactivity of N-acetylazoles toward nucleophilic acyl substitution.

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Q: Dimethylformamide (DMF) is a common solvent: /

Dimethylformamide (DMF) is a common solvent: a. The 1 H NMR spectrum of DMF exhibits three signals. Upon treatment with excess LiAlH4 followed by water, DMF is converted into a new compound that exhi...

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Q: Olefin metathesis (2005 Nobel Prize) using the Grubbs catalyst has

Olefin metathesis (2005 Nobel Prize) using the Grubbs catalyst has emerged as one of the most important tools for the organic chemist (e.g., 2 to 3). Metathesis substrate 2 can be prepared from 1 in t...

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