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Ch. 9 - Alkenes 2: Oxidation and Reduction
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 8, Problema 45k(vi)

Predict the product(s) that would result when the alkenes are allowed to react under the following conditions: (vi) 1. OsO4 2. NaHSO3
(k) Chemical structure of a cyclohexene with two hydrogen atoms at the double bond, illustrating a reaction mechanism.

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Identify the reaction type: The reagents OsO₄ (osmium tetroxide) followed by NaHSO₃ (sodium bisulfite) indicate a syn-dihydroxylation reaction. This reaction adds two hydroxyl (-OH) groups to the double bond of the alkene in a syn (same side) fashion.
Analyze the structure of the alkene: Determine the position of the double bond in the given alkene. The double bond is the site of reactivity where the hydroxyl groups will be added.
Understand the mechanism: OsO₄ reacts with the alkene to form a cyclic osmate ester intermediate. This intermediate ensures that the two hydroxyl groups are added to the same face of the double bond (syn addition).
Perform the second step: The cyclic osmate ester is then cleaved by NaHSO₃, which reduces the osmium and releases the diol (a molecule with two hydroxyl groups).
Predict the product: The final product will be a vicinal diol (two hydroxyl groups on adjacent carbons) with both hydroxyl groups added to the same side of the original double bond. Ensure stereochemistry is considered if the alkene is asymmetric.

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