Chapter 10.5, Problem 8P

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a)

Interpretation:

How to prepare tert-butyl chloride from tert-butylalcohol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

tert-Alcohols when treated with HCl, HBr or HI in ether at 0^oC give the corresponding tert-alkyl halides.

To state:

How to prepare tert-butyl chloride from tert-butylalcohol.

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b)

Interpretation:

How to .prepare 2-bromo-4-methylpentane from the corresponding alcohol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A secondary alkyl bromide is required. Secondary alkyl halides can be prepared by treating the alcohol required with PBr₃ in ether solution.

To state:

How to prepare 2-bromo-4-methylpentane from the corresponding alcohol.

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c)

Interpretation:

How to .prepare 1-bromo-5-methylhexane from the corresponding alcohol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A primary alkyl bromide is required. Primary alkyl halides can be prepared by treating the alcohol required with PBr₃ in ether solution.

To state:

How to prepare1-bromo-5-methylhexane from the corresponding alcohol.

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d)

Interpretation:

How to .prepare 1-fluoro-3,3-dimethylcyclopentane from the corresponding alcohol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A secondary alkyl fluoride is required. Secondary alkyl fluorides can be prepared by treating the alcohol required with diethylaminosulphur trifluoride and HF in pyridine.

To state:

How to prepare1-fluoro-3,3-dimethylcyclopentane from the corresponding alcohol.