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## Question 4

Each of the following compounds can be prepared with an alkyl iodide and a suitable nucleophile. In each case, identify the alkyl iodide and the nucleophile that you would use.

### Structures

a) **Structure:** A primary alcohol with the molecular formula `C4H9OH`, specifically butan-1-ol.

b) **Structure:** A bicyclic compound with a nitrile group (CN) attached, specifically a cyclopentyl nitrile.

c) **Structure:** A thiol with the molecular formula `C3H7SH`, specifically propan-2-thiol. 

### Explanation

Each compound involves selecting appropriate alkyl iodides and nucleophiles to achieve the desired molecular structures through substitution reactions.
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Transcribed Image Text:## Question 4 Each of the following compounds can be prepared with an alkyl iodide and a suitable nucleophile. In each case, identify the alkyl iodide and the nucleophile that you would use. ### Structures a) **Structure:** A primary alcohol with the molecular formula `C4H9OH`, specifically butan-1-ol. b) **Structure:** A bicyclic compound with a nitrile group (CN) attached, specifically a cyclopentyl nitrile. c) **Structure:** A thiol with the molecular formula `C3H7SH`, specifically propan-2-thiol. ### Explanation Each compound involves selecting appropriate alkyl iodides and nucleophiles to achieve the desired molecular structures through substitution reactions.
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