Organic Chemistry 354 Quiz - Octber 2, 1997

Dr. Sundin

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1. In each of the following, encircle the more stable species:

a.

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b.

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c.

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2. In each of the following, encircle the product formed in highest yields:

a.

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b.

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c.

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3. Give the structure of the product(s) formed when 1 mole of HBr adds to 1,3-cyclohexadiene. Answer

4. Compound A, C10H18, was treated with hydrogen and a platinum catalyst to give B, C10H22. A reacted with potassium permanganate to give a brown precipitate but B did not react with potassium permanganate. Ozonolysis of A gave the three compounds listed below. What are the structures of A and B?

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5. Give a simple chemical test which will distinguish between the following. Tell which reagents you would add and what you would see:

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6. Draw the following for the acetate ion, CH3CO2-1 and tell which is more stable: Answer

a. One of the resonance contributors.

b. The resonance hybrid.

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