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Ch. 10 - Alkynes: Electrophilic Addition and Redox Reactions
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 9, Problema 40d

When doing synthesis, you will often find yourself repeating the same series of steps. To see this in action, synthesize the following aldehydes beginning with an organic molecule containing three carbons or fewer.
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Step 1: Identify the target molecule, which is an aldehyde with a long carbon chain. The aldehyde group is characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydrogen atom.
Step 2: Begin with an organic molecule containing three carbons or fewer. A good starting point is ethanol (CH3CH2OH) or ethene (CH2=CH2), as these are simple and versatile precursors.
Step 3: Extend the carbon chain using reactions such as the Grignard reaction or alkylation. For example, you can use ethyl magnesium bromide (CH3CH2MgBr) to add carbon chains step by step.
Step 4: Introduce the aldehyde functional group by oxidizing a primary alcohol or selectively oxidizing a terminal alkene. For example, use PCC (pyridinium chlorochromate) to oxidize a primary alcohol to an aldehyde.
Step 5: Verify the structure of the synthesized molecule to ensure it matches the target aldehyde. Use spectroscopic techniques like IR (to confirm the presence of the C=O stretch) and NMR (to confirm the carbon chain and aldehyde group).

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Aldehyde Synthesis

Aldehyde synthesis involves the formation of aldehyde functional groups, typically characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) at the end of a carbon chain. Common methods for synthesizing aldehydes include oxidation of primary alcohols, hydrolysis of alkynes, and the use of specific reagents like DIBAL-H. Understanding these methods is crucial for effectively constructing aldehydes from simpler organic molecules.
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Functional Groups

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Reaction Mechanisms

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For each of the following ketones/aldehydes, indicate whether it is possible to synthesize it from an alkyne as the only compound in good ( > 50%) yield. If so, how would you do it?

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For each of the following ketones/aldehydes, indicate whether it is possible to synthesize it from an alkyne as the only compound in good (> 50%) yield. If so, how would you do it?

(d)

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Beginning with the molecules on the left of each chemical equation, synthesize the molecules shown. While there can be multiple ways of doing each synthesis, the minimum number of steps necessary is indicated over each reaction arrow.

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When doing synthesis, you will often find yourself repeating the same series of steps. To see this in action, synthesize the following aldehydes beginning with an organic molecule containing three carbons or fewer.

(b)

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Beginning with the molecules on the left of each chemical equation, synthesize the molecules shown. While there can be multiple ways of doing each synthesis, the minimum number of steps necessary is indicated over each reaction arrow.

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Beginning with the molecules on the left of each chemical equation, synthesize the molecules shown. While there can be multiple ways of doing each synthesis, the minimum number of steps necessary is indicated over each reaction arrow.

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