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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

Grignard Reaction

Organic Chemistry

13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds

Grignard Reaction

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Problem 16a

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Predict the product of the following reactions.
(a)

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Identify the type of reaction: Determine whether the reaction is an addition, elimination, substitution, or rearrangement reaction. This will guide the approach to predicting the product.

Analyze the reactants: Look at the structure of the reactants involved in the reaction. Consider functional groups, stereochemistry, and any other relevant features that might influence the reaction pathway.

Consider the reaction conditions: Reaction conditions such as temperature, solvent, and presence of catalysts can significantly affect the outcome. Make sure to take these into account when predicting the product.

Apply mechanistic principles: Use your knowledge of organic reaction mechanisms to predict how the reactants will interact. This involves understanding electron flow, bond formation, and bond breaking.

Draw the product structure: Based on the analysis and mechanistic understanding, sketch the structure of the expected product. Ensure that all atoms are correctly placed and that stereochemistry is accurately represented if applicable.

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Key Concepts

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

Reaction Mechanism

A reaction mechanism outlines the step-by-step sequence of elementary reactions by which overall chemical change occurs. Understanding the mechanism helps predict the product by identifying intermediates and transition states, and determining how reactants are transformed into products.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. Recognizing functional groups in reactants is crucial for predicting products, as they dictate the types of reactions that can occur.

Regioselectivity and Stereoselectivity

Regioselectivity refers to the preference of a chemical reaction to yield one structural isomer over others, while stereoselectivity involves the formation of one stereoisomer over others. These concepts are essential for predicting the major product in reactions where multiple outcomes are possible.

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(a) Suggest a reason why this reaction did not work as written.

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Beginning with an amide, two different pathways produce the same compound. Predict the product of these two pathways.

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Which of the following solvents are reasonable choices for a Grignard reaction? Justify your choices. [Hint: Carbonyls are good electrophiles.]

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A student, when solving the following 'predict-the-product' question, made a common mistake by writing the answer shown here. Explain why this reaction would not work as written.

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Predict the product of the following reactions. (a)

Key Concepts

Reaction Mechanism

Functional Groups

Regioselectivity and Stereoselectivity

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