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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