Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: Consider all of the different types of C−H bonds in

Consider all of the different types of C−H bonds in cyclopentene and rank them in order of increasing bond strength:

Q: Compound A has the molecular formula C5H12 and undergoes monochlorination to produce

Compound A has the molecular formula C5H12 and undergoes monochlorination to produce four different constitutional isomers. a. Draw the structure of compound A. b. Draw all four monochlorination pro...

Q: Draw all resonance structures of the radical produced when a hydrogen atom

Draw all resonance structures of the radical produced when a hydrogen atom is abstracted from the OH group in BHT:

Q: When isopropylbenzene (cumene) is treated with NBS and irradiated with

When isopropylbenzene (cumene) is treated with NBS and irradiated with UV light, only one product is obtained. Propose a mechanism and explain why only one product is formed.

Q: There are three constitutional isomers with the molecular formula C5H12. Chlorination

There are three constitutional isomers with the molecular formula C5H12. Chlorination of one of these isomers yields only one product. Identify the isomer and draw the product of chlorination.

Q: When ethylbenzene is treated with one equivalent of NBS and irradiated with

When ethylbenzene is treated with one equivalent of NBS and irradiated with UV light, two stereoisomeric compounds are obtained in equal amounts. Draw the products and explain why they are obtained in...

Q: AIBN is an azo compound (a compound with a N=

AIBN is an azo compound (a compound with a N=N double bond) that is often used as a radical initiator. Upon heating, AIBN liberates nitrogen gas to produce two identical radicals: a. Give two reasons...

Q: Triphenylmethane readily undergoes autooxidation to produce a hydroperoxide: /

Triphenylmethane readily undergoes autooxidation to produce a hydroperoxide: a. Draw the expected hydroperoxide. b. Explain why triphenylmethane is so susceptible to autooxidation. c. In the presen...

Q: For each of the products shown in the following reaction, propose

For each of the products shown in the following reaction, propose a mechanism that explains its formation:

Q: The hydronaphthacene ring system consists of five fused six-membered rings

The hydronaphthacene ring system consists of five fused six-membered rings, as shown below in compounds 3 and 4. One method for construction of this ring system involves treatment of compound 1 with a...