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Why do aldehydes undergo nucleophilic addition reactions while esters undergo nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions? |
Once the nucleophile adds to an aldehyde, neither H- nor R- can be eliminated since they are strongly basic. |
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Which of the following reactions can be used to prepare 3-methyl-3-hexanol, |
A, B, and C |
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Which of the following reactions can be used to prepare |
A, B, and C |
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Identify the product for the reaction. |
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Give the product for the following reaction. |
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Which of the following reactions is the best method for preparing acetaldehyde? |
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What is the major product of the following reaction? |
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What class of organic compounds results when cyclopentanone reacts with ethylamine in the presence of trace acid? |
imine |
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What is the major organic product of the following reaction? |
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What is the major organic product of the following reaction? |
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What sequence of reactions would best accomplish the following conversion? |
HOCH2CH2OH/H+; NaBH4; H+/ H2O |
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What carbonyl compound and what phosphonium ylide are required for the synthesis of the following alkene? |
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What reagent(s) would you use to accomplish the following conversion? |
(CH3)2CuLi; H3O+ |
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Which of the following is an enamine? |
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Give the product for the following reaction. |
CH3CH2CH2CH3 |
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Give the product for the following reaction. |
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Which of the sequences works best to accomplish the following conversion? |
1. NaCN, HCl 2. H2, Pt |
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Which of the following is the best method for preparing lactic acid from acetaldehyde? |
HCMN; H3O+/heat |
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Give the product for the following reaction. |
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What is the major organic product of the following reaction? |
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