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1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds

Organometallic Cumulative Practice

Organic Chemistry

13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds

Organometallic Cumulative Practice

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Problem 62e

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Show how each of the following compounds can be prepared, using the given starting material:
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Identify the target compound and analyze its functional groups and structure. Determine the transformations required to convert the given starting material into the target compound.

Examine the starting material and identify its functional groups and structure. Consider the reactivity of the starting material and how it can be manipulated to form the target compound.

Plan a synthetic route by selecting appropriate reagents and reaction conditions for each step. Consider reactions such as substitution, elimination, addition, oxidation, or reduction, depending on the functional groups involved.

Write out the reaction mechanism for each step in the synthetic route. Use curved arrows to show the movement of electrons and explain how the starting material is transformed into intermediates and, ultimately, the target compound.

Verify the feasibility of the synthetic route by checking for compatibility of reagents and reaction conditions. Ensure that the proposed steps lead to the desired product without unwanted side reactions.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. Understanding the functional groups present in the starting material and the target compounds is essential for predicting the types of reactions that can be employed in the synthesis process.

Reaction Mechanisms

Reaction mechanisms describe the step-by-step sequence of elementary reactions by which overall chemical change occurs. Familiarity with common mechanisms, such as nucleophilic substitution or elimination reactions, is crucial for determining how to convert the starting material into the desired compounds effectively.

Synthesis Strategies

Synthesis strategies involve planning the sequence of reactions needed to construct a target molecule from available starting materials. This includes selecting appropriate reagents, conditions, and reaction pathways, which requires a solid understanding of organic chemistry principles and the reactivity of different compounds.

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Show how each of the following compounds can be prepared, using the given starting material:e.

Key Concepts

Functional Groups

Reaction Mechanisms

Synthesis Strategies

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Show how each of the following compounds can be prepared, using the given starting material:
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