Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: As described in the Practically Speaking box in Section 27.7

As described in the Practically Speaking box in Section 27.7, poly(vinyl alcohol) is used as a precursor to make PVB for use in automobile windshields. Poly(vinyl alcohol) can be prepared by polymeriz...

Q: When a solution of aqueous sodium hydroxide is spilled on polyester clothing

When a solution of aqueous sodium hydroxide is spilled on polyester clothing, a hole develops in the fabric. Describe how the polyester is destroyed.

Q: Draw the structure of an achiral triglyceride that contains two oleic acid

Draw the structure of an achiral triglyceride that contains two oleic acid residues and one palmitic acid residue.

Q: For a pair of keto-enol tautomers, explain how IR

For a pair of keto-enol tautomers, explain how IR spectroscopy might be used to identify whether the equilibrium favors the ketone or the enol.

Q: Draw the enantiomer of cholesterol.

Draw the enantiomer of cholesterol.

Q: When 3-methyl-1-butene is treated with a

When 3-methyl-1-butene is treated with a catalytic amount of BF3 and H2O, a cationic polymerization process occurs, but the expected homopolymer is not formed. Instead, a random copolymer is obtained....

Q: When ethylene oxide is treated with a strong nucleophile, the epoxide

When ethylene oxide is treated with a strong nucleophile, the epoxide ring is opened to form an alkoxide ion that can function as a nucleophile to attack another molecule of ethylene oxide. This proce...

Q: Using vinyl acetate as your only source of carbon atoms, design

Using vinyl acetate as your only source of carbon atoms, design a synthesis for the following polymer:

Q: Identify the products expected when estradiol is treated with each of the

Identify the products expected when estradiol is treated with each of the following reagents: a. Excess Br2 b. PCC c. A strong base followed by excess ethyl iodide d. Excess acetyl chloride in the...

Q: Olestra is a noncaloric oil substitute that is produced by esterifying sucrose

Olestra is a noncaloric oil substitute that is produced by esterifying sucrose with eight equivalents of fatty acids obtained from the hydrolysis of vegetable oils. The eight fatty acid residues give...