Organic Chemistry 354 Quiz - November 13, 1997

Dr. Sundin

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1. Draw the following:

a. Cyclopentanone

b. An isomer of cyclopentanone

c. A tautomer of cyclopentanone

2. a. At equilibrium, which compound would have a larger amount of enolate present, acetone or 2,4-pentanedione?

b. Explain why.

3. Give the mechanism of the reaction of acetaldehyde (ethanal) with chlorine and hydroxide ion to give 2-chloroethanal.

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