Organic Chemistry 354 Quiz - September 23, 1997

Dr. Sundin

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1. Name the following compounds:

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2. Rank the following substituents in order of priority according to the sequence rules (give the highest priority first):

-CH3 -CH=CH2 -CH2CH3 -CH(CH3)2 -OCH3

3. Neglecting cis-trans isomers, there are five isomers with the formula C4H8.

a. Draw and name them.

b. Draw and name the cis-trans isomers.

4. Compound A has a formula C4H8O. A showed strong absorption in the infrared spectrum at 3420 cm-1. Underline the isomer below which is likely to be Compound A.

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5. Compound B has a formula C4H8O. B showed absorption in the infrared spectrum at 1660 cm-1 but not at 3400 or 1700 cm-1. Underline the isomer below which is likely to be Compound B.
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6. Encircle the species likely to be electrophiles:

CH3O-1 H3O+1 NH4+1 Zn+2 NH2-1 Answer

7. Give the mechanism for the reaction of HCl with 2-methylpropene to give 2-chloro-2-methylpropane. (Curved arrows!)

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