1. Propose a mechanism for the following reaction:
2. Complete the following reaction and provide a detailed, step-by-step mechanism for the process
3. Draw the structure of the major product of the following reaction.
4) A solution containing 0.96 g of 2-bromooctane in 10 mL ether solution gave an observed rotation of -1.8° in a 10 cm cell at 20 °C. Calculate the specific rotation of this solution.
5) Which of the following terms best describes the pair of compounds shown: enantiomers, diastereomers, or the same compound?
6) Complete the following tree of reactions by giving the major products
7) Which of the following is the strongest acid?
8) In each of the pairs below, which is the best nucleophile in alcoholic solvents?
9) Provide the major organic product of the reaction below and a detailed, stepwise mechanism which accounts for its formation.
10)Provide the structure of the major organic product of the following.
11)Draw all likely alkene products in the following reaction and circle the product you expect to predominate.
12) Draw all likely alkene products in the following reaction and circle the product you expect to predominate.
14) Provide the structure of the major organic product of the following reaction. Provide the structure of the major organic product of the following reaction.
15) Propose a detailed, step-by-step mechanism for the reaction pathway shown below Write a detailed, stepwise mechanism for the following reaction.
18) The following molecule is not aromatic. Why?
Provide a detailed, stepwise mechanism for the reaction of benzene with Br2 and FeBr3. Make sure to include the activating reaction between Br2 and FeBr3 in your mechanism