Organic Chemistry 354 Quiz - October 25, 2000

Dr. Sundin

1. Draw the structures of each of the following:
a. Isobutyl alcohol Answer

b. Ethylene glycol Answer

c. Ethyl ether Answer

d. p-ethylphenol Answer

e. Potassium t-butoxide Answer

2. Explain why 1-butanol has a higher boiling point than pentane. Answer

3. Explain why the reaction of 2-bromopropane and potassium isopropoxide does not give diisopropyl ether. What product(s) is(are) formed? Answer

4. Outline a synthesis of 2-butanol starting from acetylene (ethyne) as your only source of carbon atoms. Answer

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