Organic Chemistry 354 Quiz - October 21, 1997
Dr. Sundin
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- 1. For the SN2 reaction of R-X + Nu-1 ---> R-Nu
+ X-1:
- a. Give the mechanism (curved arrows!).
- b. Which is a better nucleophile, OH-1 or H2O?
- c. Which is a better leaving group, OH-1 or H2O?
- d. Which alkyl halide reacts faster, (CH3)3CBr or
CH3(CH2)3Br?
- 2. For the E1 reaction: (CH3)2CHCBr(CH3)2
+ B:-1 ---> (CH3)2C=C(CH3)2
- a. Give the mechanism (curved arrows!).
- b. Give the kinetic rate expression.
- 3. Give the structure of the E2 product of strong base with
- 4. Give the structure of isobutyl isopropyl ether.
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