Organic Chemistry 354 Quiz - December 10, 1999

Dr. Sundin

1. Locate the isoprene units in the terpenes. One of the compounds is not a terpene. Draw a circle around the non-terpene.

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2. Sesquiterpene A, C15H26, when hydrogenated gave B, C15H28. Treatment of A with hot acidic permanganate gave acetone and C, C12H20O. Treatment of C with LiAlH4 gave D, C12H22O. Treatment of D with hot acid gave E. Give the structure of A.

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