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Interpretation: The stepwise mechanism for the reaction of
Concept introduction: Claisen condensation takes place between two esters or between an ester and a
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Interpretation: An explanation regarding the formation of a new carbon-carbon bond on
Concept introduction: Claisen condensation takes place between two esters or between an ester and a ketone. In crossed Claisen condensation reaction, a base abstracts an acidic proton from an
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Interpretation: The reason as to why the given reaction is an example of a crossed Claisen reaction is to be stated.
Concept introduction: Claisen condensation takes place between two esters or between an ester and a ketone. In crossed Claisen condensation reaction, a base abstracts an acidic proton from an
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- Identify the reagents represented by the letters a-e in the following scheme:arrow_forwardThe biosynthesis of lanosterol from squalene has intrigued chemists since its discovery. It is now possible, for example, to synthesize polycyclic compounds from acyclic or monocyclic precursors by reactions that form several C—C bonds in a single reaction mixture. a. Draw a stepwise mechanism for the following reaction.b. Show how X can be converted to 16,17-dehydroprogesterone.arrow_forwardDraw a stepwise mechanism for the following reaction that illustrates how two substitution products are formed. Explain why 1-bromohex-2ene reacts rapidly with a weak nucleophile (CH3OH) under SN1 reaction conditions, even though it is a 1 ° alkyl halide.arrow_forward
- Benzyl bromide (C6H5CH2Br) reacts rapidly with CH3OH to afford benzyl methyl ether (C6H5CH2OCH3). Draw a stepwise mechanism for the reaction, and explain why this 1° alkyl halide reacts rapidly with a weak nucleophile under conditions that favor an SN1 mechanism. Would you expect the para-substituted benzylic halides CH3OC6H4CH2Br and O2NC6H4CH2Br to each be more or less reactive than benzyl bromide in this reaction? Explain your reasoning.arrow_forwardExplain why the ether obtained by treating an optically active alcohol with PBr3 in pyridine followed by sodium methoxide has the same configuration as the alcohol, whereas the ether obtained by treating the alcohol with tosyl chloride followed by sodium methoxide has a configuration opposite that of the alcohol.arrow_forwardDraw a stepwise mechanism for the following reaction that illustrates how two substitution products are formed. Explain why 1-bromohex-2-ene reacts rapidly with a weak nucleophile (CH3OH) under SN1 reaction conditions, even though it is a 1° alkyl halide.arrow_forward
- Show a stepwise mechanism by pushing arrows and drawing all intermediates. Draw a detailed mechanism for the addition of H2O to 2-methyl-2-pentene in the presence of H2SO4.arrow_forwardDraw the keto and enol forms of 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one, circle the more stable tautomer, and propose a mechanism for the conversion of one tautomer to the other in acidic conditions.arrow_forwardThe biosynthesis of lanosterol from squalene has intrigued chemistssince its discovery. It is now possible, for example, to synthesizepolycyclic compounds from acyclic or monocyclic precursors byreactions that form several C—C bonds in a single reaction mixture.a.) Draw a stepwise mechanism for the following reaction. b.) Show how X can be converted to 16,17-dehydroprogesterone.arrow_forward
- Consider 3-iodo-2,3-dimethylpentane and 3-iodo-2methylpentane. a. which reacts faster in an Sn2 reaction? Explain. b. which reacts faster in an E2 reaction? Explain.arrow_forwardFrom what you have learned about enols and the hydration of alkynes, predict what product is formed by the acid-catalyzed hydration of CH3CH2CH2C = COCH3. Draw a stepwise mechanism that illustrates how it is formed.arrow_forwardAn allylic alcohol contains an OH group on a carbon atom adjacent to a C − C double bond. Treatment of allylic alcohol A with HCl forms a mixture of two allylic chlorides, B and C. Draw a stepwise mechanism that illustrates how both products are formed.arrow_forward