Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: Determine whether the pinacol rearrangement, shown in the previous problem,

Determine whether the pinacol rearrangement, shown in the previous problem, is a reduction, an oxidation, or neither.

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Q: Consider the following sequence of reactions and identify the structures of compounds

Consider the following sequence of reactions and identify the structures of compounds A, B, and C:

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Q: (S)-Gizzerosine is an amino acid that is believed to

(S)-Gizzerosine is an amino acid that is believed to be responsible for a serious disease called “black vomit” in chickens. However, the same compound is a potentia...

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Q: Briarellin E (compound 3) is produced by coral in the

Briarellin E (compound 3) is produced by coral in the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas and belongs to a larger family of marine natural products that are currently being investigated as potential anti...

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Q: The compound duryne was one of several structurally related compounds isolated from

The compound duryne was one of several structurally related compounds isolated from a marine sponge. Propose an efficient synthesis of duryne starting with any compounds containing eleven or fewer car...

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Q: Estragole is an insect repellant that has been isolated from the leaves

Estragole is an insect repellant that has been isolated from the leaves of the Clausena anisata tree. Propose a synthesis of estragole starting from 4-methylphenol.

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Q: Propose a structure for a compound with the molecular formula C10H14O that

Propose a structure for a compound with the molecular formula C10H14O that exhibits the following 1 H NMR spectrum:

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Q: For each of the following compounds, compare the two indicated protons

For each of the following compounds, compare the two indicated protons and determine whether they are enantiotopic, homotopic, or diastereotopic:

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Q: Propose a structure for a compound with the molecular formula C3H8O that

Propose a structure for a compound with the molecular formula C3H8O that exhibits the following 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectra:

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Q: Propose two possible structures for a compound with the molecular formula C5H12O

Propose two possible structures for a compound with the molecular formula C5H12O that exhibits the following 13C NMR and IR spectra:

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