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Propose a mechanism for each cyanohydrin synthesis just shown.
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Ch. 18 - Ketones and Aldehydes
Wade9th EditionOrganic ChemistryISBN: 9780135213728
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch.1 - Structure and Bonding107
- Ch. 2 - Acids and Bases; Functional Groups115
- Ch.3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes100
- Ch.4 - The Study of Chemical Reactions99
- Ch.5 - Stereochemistry93
- Ch.6 - Alkyl Halides; Nucleophilic Substitution118
- Ch. 7 - Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes; Elimination158
- Ch.8 - Reactions of Alkenes171
- Ch.9 - Alkynes91
- Ch.10 - Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols143
- Ch.11 - Reactions of Alcohols104
- Ch. 12 - Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry22
- Ch. 13 - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy45
- Ch. 14 - Ethers, Epoxides, and Thioethers72
- Ch. 15 - Conjugated Systems, Orbital Symmetry, and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy89
- Ch. 16 - Aromatic Compounds74
- Ch. 17 - Reactions of Aromatic Compounds126
- Ch. 18 - Ketones and Aldehydes193
- Ch. 19 - Amines129
- Ch. 20 - Carboxylic Acids77
- Ch. 21 - Carboxylic Acid Derivatives141
- Ch. 22 - Condensations and Alpha Substitutions of Carbonyl Compounds175
- Ch. 23 - Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids93
- Ch. 24 - Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins54
Capitolo 18, Problema 13b
Propose mechanisms for
(b) the base-catalyzed hydration of acetone to form acetone hydrate.
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Identify the reactants and products: The reactant is acetone (CH₃COCH₃), and the product is acetone hydrate (CH₃C(OH)₂CH₃). The reaction is base-catalyzed, so a hydroxide ion (OH⁻) will play a key role in the mechanism.
Step 1: Nucleophilic attack by hydroxide ion (OH⁻): The hydroxide ion attacks the electrophilic carbonyl carbon of acetone. This is because the carbonyl carbon is partially positive due to the electronegativity of the oxygen atom. This step forms a tetrahedral intermediate where the carbonyl oxygen now carries a negative charge.
Step 2: Protonation of the negatively charged oxygen: The negatively charged oxygen in the tetrahedral intermediate abstracts a proton (H⁺) from water (H₂O), forming the acetone hydrate (CH₃C(OH)₂CH₃). This step regenerates the hydroxide ion (OH⁻), which acts as the catalyst.
Step 3: Confirm the catalytic role of the base: Since the hydroxide ion is regenerated at the end of the reaction, it acts as a catalyst and is not consumed in the overall process. This confirms the base-catalyzed nature of the reaction.
Step 4: Summarize the mechanism: The base-catalyzed hydration of acetone involves two key steps: (1) nucleophilic attack by OH⁻ on the carbonyl carbon, forming a tetrahedral intermediate, and (2) protonation of the intermediate by water to yield the hydrate product. The hydroxide ion is regenerated, completing the catalytic cycle.
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Base-Catalyzed Hydration
Base-catalyzed hydration involves the addition of water to a carbonyl compound, facilitated by a base. In this process, the base deprotonates water to generate hydroxide ions, which then attack the electrophilic carbon of the carbonyl group. This reaction typically leads to the formation of an alcohol or hydrate, depending on the conditions and the substrate.
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General properties of acid-catalyzed hydration.
Mechanism of Nucleophilic Addition
The mechanism of nucleophilic addition is a fundamental reaction in organic chemistry where a nucleophile attacks an electrophilic center, such as a carbonyl carbon. In the case of acetone hydration, the hydroxide ion acts as the nucleophile, attacking the carbonyl carbon of acetone, leading to the formation of a tetrahedral intermediate that can rearrange to form the hydrate.
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Equilibrium in Hydration Reactions
Hydration reactions often reach an equilibrium state, where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate. For acetone hydration, this means that the formation of acetone hydrate and the reversion to acetone and water can coexist. Understanding this equilibrium is crucial for predicting the extent of hydration under different conditions, such as concentration and temperature.
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