Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: For each reaction, predict the product and draw a mechanism for

For each reaction, predict the product and draw a mechanism for its formation:

Q: The sequence below shows an enantioselective synthesis of a diol that is

The sequence below shows an enantioselective synthesis of a diol that is achieved via two sequential reactions: 1. asymmetric biooxidation (in the presence of enzymes, nature’s cata...

Q: Identify reagents that you could use to prepare each of the following

Identify reagents that you could use to prepare each of the following thiols.

Q: Predict the products for each of the following reactions: /

Predict the products for each of the following reactions:

Q: In the following reaction, determine whether the alkyne has been oxidized

In the following reaction, determine whether the alkyne has been oxidized, reduced, or neither. Using the answer from the previous problem, try to determine the answer without calculating oxidation st...

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

Propose an efficient synthesis for each of the following transformations:

Q: Bongkrekic acid is an extremely potent toxin produced by the microorganism Pseudomonas

Bongkrekic acid is an extremely potent toxin produced by the microorganism Pseudomonas cocovenenans. Synthetic routes for preparing this compound have been sought in order to confirm its chemical stru...

Q: Predict the expected number of signals in the 13C NMR spectrum of

Predict the expected number of signals in the 13C NMR spectrum of each of the following compounds. For each signal, identify where you expect it to appear in the 13C NMR spectrum:

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

Propose an efficient synthesis for each of the following transformations:

Q: Decytospolides A and B are fungal natural products that are toxic to

Decytospolides A and B are fungal natural products that are toxic to some cancer cells. In a synthesis of these natural products, compound 3 was prepared via the reaction between an epoxide (compound...