How would you explain the o-p directing formation of phenol, while nitro benzene is m-directional? Explain by showing the resonance structures.

Q: Which of the following compounds is the most basic? A. p-methoxyaniline B. aniline C.…

A: As we know that aromatic amines are less basic than the alipahatic amine , because of resonance…

Q: Which amines cannot be prepared by the Gabriel synthesis? Explain your choices.

A: EXPLANATION: The Gabriel Synthesis of primary amines: The Gabriel Synthesis consists of two steps…

Q: The compound 2-hydroxypyridine, a derivative of pyridine, is in equilibrium with 2-pyridone.…

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Q: Arrange these compounds in order of increasing acidity: 2,4-dichlorophenol, phenol, cyclohexanol.

A: 2,4-dichlorophenol Phenol Cyclohexanol

Q: Explain with the help of the relevant structural changes, the stronger acidic character of Phenol…

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Q: resonance and inductive effects if present.

A: Both phenol and benzene are nucleophilic in nature due to different reasons. Both, inductive and…

Q: Predict the products formed when cyclohexanone reacts with the following reagents.excess CH3OH, H+

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Q: O On a reaction with acid, 4-pyrone is protonated on the carbonyl-group oxygen to give a stable…

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Q: 1. Complete the following outlined reactions that begin with propanoic acid.

A: Solution: We know thionyl chloride is good chlorination agent. Hydroxyl group of an alcohol or…

Q: Which is the stronger acid in each of the following pairs? Explain your reasoning. (a) Phenol or…

A: a) Phenol or p-hydroxybenzaldehyde =  p-hydroxybenzaldehyde is stronger acid than phenol. The pKa…

Q: (II) Provide the IUPAC name for the following carbonyl compounds. PHCH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2CHO…

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Q: Predict the structure of compounds A and B and provide a mechanism for the reaction. OH .CI HOO

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Q: NaOH NaOEt `OEt

A: 1. Hydroxide ion abstracts alpha proton of aldehyde to produce enolate. Enolate then attack another…

Q: How would you convert benzoic acid (C6H5CO2H) to each compound?

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Q: Provide the reagent necessary to carry out the following conversation. You may need more than one…

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Q: Phenacetin is an analgesic compound having molecular formula C10H13NO2. Once a common component in…

A: From the IR spectrum a) It is observed that a peak around 1600 cm-1 shows that an amide group is…

Q: Rank the following three carboxylic acids in order of increasing acidity.

A: Acidic behavior of compounds is explained on their tendency to give H+ ions. In organic molecules,…

Q: Name this compound: O ortho-methoxyphenol O meta-methoxyanisole o meta-methoxyphenol O…

A: The IUPAC name of the compound can be written on the basis of the number of carbon atoms in the main…

Q: (b) Provide 1,3,5 Anazine product(s) : H3C the (ii) H3C- NH2 missing MeO MeO NH–NH NMC2 -R…

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Q: Predict the major product when each reagent reacts with ethylene oxide. NaSPh (sodium thiophenoxide)

A: The carbon in ethylene oxide has partial positive charge (as it is attached to electronegative…

Q: Which is more acidic, p-methylphenol or phenol? why? Why is water more acidic than ethanol but…

A: Which is more acidic, p-methylphenol or phenol? why? Why is water more acidic than ethanol but…

Q: Suggest how you would convert cyclohexanol (A) to B. он "O-H

A: IMany organic compounds in chemistry have carbon and hydrogen as their primary constituent elements.…

Q: 1- Arrange the following compounds in order of decreasing reactivity towards hydrolysis. 2- Arrange…

A: Electron-withdrawing groups include the NO2 and CHO groups. They use the negative resonance effect…

Q: 2-Propylpentanoic acid (valproic acid) is an effective drug for treatment of several types of…

A: Given: 2-Propylpentanoic acid (valproic acid) is an effective drug for treatment of several types of…

Q: How would you explain the o-p directing formation of phenol, while nitro benzene is m directional?…

A: By drawing resonating strutures of phenol and nitrobenzene we can explain their directing behaviour.

Q: 1. Provide Reagents and conditions to convert benzoic acid into each of the following а. HO. b. of…

A: Due to the presence of electron deficient C on -C=O, benzoic acid undergoes nucleophilic acyl…

Q: How would you obtain phenol from benzene?

A: Phenol is an organic compound which is widely used in pharmaceutical companies. It is the precursor…

Q: Predict the products formed when m-cresol (m-methylphenol) reacts with

A: m-methylpenol contains -OH group and -CH3 group  It is aromatic compound   1. Phenol contains OH…

Q: Predict the products formed when m-cresol (m-methylphenol) reacts with(a) NaOH and then ethyl…

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Q: Rank the attached three carboxylic acids in order of increasing acidity ?

A: Acidic behavior of compounds is explained on their tendency to give H+ ions. In organic molecules,…

Q: Show how Gabriel syntheses are used to prepare the following amines. ) hexan-1-amine

A: Gabriel synthesis is a chemical recation in which the primary alkyl halides is converted into…

Q: Explain the following behaviours :(i) Alcohols are more soluble in water than the hydrocarbons of…

A: (i) Alcohols are soluble in water as they form hydrogen bonds with water molecules because of…

Q: HNO3 `NO2 H2SO4

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Q: (a) Draw the structures of the following compounds :(i) 4-Chloropentan-2-one…

A: To draw the structures of below compounds (i) 4-Chloropentan-2-one (ii) p-Nitropropiophenone To give…

Q: Q1:- Arrange the following compounds of each set in order of decreasing acidity ? Explain your…

A: Since you have posted multiple questions, we will solve only first question for you. To get the…

Q: Draw the structure of following compounds:-         the (E)-hydrazone of benzaldehyde

A: Structure of benzaldehyde is as follows.

Q: How to Identify the Acetylide Anion and Epoxide Needed to Synthesize an Alcohol ?

A: Epoxides are the cyclic ethers which are three membered and one of the vertices is occupied by…

Q: 48. Neutral iron (III) chloride is uscd to distinguish between phenols and non-phenolic aromatic…

A: Given 48 First Statement : Neutral Iron(III) chloride is used to distinguish between phenols and…

Q: In the following pairs of compounds, which is the most acidic? Benzoic acid and 4-nitrobenzoic acid…

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Q: Write the structures of the following compounds:(a) Butyldiethylammonium bromide (b)…

A: a) Butyldiethylammonium bromide  b) Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide  c) Propylammonium iodide  d)…

Q: Write reactions of 2-oxopropanoic acid with the following reagents: a. KOH; b. HCN;

A: 2-oxopropanoic acid contains three C-atoms, one carbon of the carboxylic acid, the second carbon of…

Q: Explain Characteristic Spectroscopic Absorptions of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives ?

A: The characteristic spectroscopic absorptions of carboxylic acid derivatives have to be given.

Q: Name this benzene derivative. (Note: Ph the phenyl group.) %3D Ph-COOH Benzaldehyde Acetanilide…

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Q: Draw both resonance structures of the anion formed by the reaction of the most acidic C-H bond of…

A: The acidic hydrogen will be the hydrogen of the compound which can be removed easily, or in other…

Q: Give a detailed description of an orbital structure of a carbonyl compound.

A: A carbonyl group is an organic functional group in which the carbon is bonded to oxygen by double…

Q: Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their acid strength: p-cresol,…

A: The following compounds in the increasing order of their acid strength have to be given. p-cresol,…

Q: Rank each set of compounds in order of increasing basicity.aniline, p-methylaniline, p-nitroaniline

A: Among the given set of compounds, p-nitroaniline has the lowest basicity because it contains phenyl…

Aldehydes and Ketones

Aldehydes and ketones are organic compounds that have a carbonyl group, C = O, as their functional group. They both differ in the placement of this carbonyl group in their structures.