Ketone and Aldehyde Synthesis Reactions
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Ketone and Aldehyde Synthesis Reactions
5 problems
Problem 1Multiple Choice
Propose how these transformations can be performed efficiently using any necessary reagents.
Problem 2Multiple Choice
Sketch the arrow-pushing mechanism and identify the product(s) for the pinacol rearrangement of the molecule shown. Ignore stereochemistry.
Problem 3Multiple Choice
A highly colored compound is formed from the reaction of pyrrole and excess activated ketone. Draw the structure of the compound.
Problem 4Multiple Choice
Geminal diols are known to lose water spontaneously to give carbonyl compounds. Draw a mechanism for the formation of pentan-3-one from pentane-3,3-diol via acid-catalyzed dehydration.
Problem 5Multiple Choice
Alcohols react with aldehydes and ketones to produce interesting derivatives. Provide the arrow-pushing mechanism for the hydrolysis reaction of the derivative shown below. (Ignore stereochemistry)
