Depending on the reaction conditions, two different imines of formula C₈H₉N might be formed by the reaction of benzaldehyde with methylamine. Explain, and give the structures of the two imines.

For each compound,

1. name the functional group.

2. show what compound(s) result from complete hydrolysis.

(g)

For each compound,

1. name the functional group.

2. show what compound(s) result from complete hydrolysis.

(h)

Show how you would synthesize the following derivatives from appropriate carbonyl compounds.

(b)

Identify the bonds broken and formed in the following addition reaction.

(a) Would you expect this reaction to be favored based on entropy?

(b) Based on enthalpy [qualitatively]?

(c) Overall?

The following reaction is known as the benzoin condensation. The reaction does not take place if sodium hydroxide is used instead of sodium cyanide. Propose a mechanism for the reaction and explain why the reaction does not occur if hydroxide ion is the base.

Predict the products formed when cyclohexanone reacts with the following reagents.

(k) sodium cyanide