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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

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13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds

Organometallic Cumulative Practice

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Predict the major products of the following reactions.
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Identify the type of reaction taking place. Common types include substitution, elimination, addition, and rearrangement reactions. Determine which one applies based on the reactants and conditions provided in the image.

Analyze the structure of the reactants. Look for functional groups, degrees of unsaturation, and any stereochemistry that might influence the reaction pathway.

Consider the reaction conditions such as temperature, solvent, and catalysts. These can provide clues about the mechanism and the likely major product.

Apply the appropriate reaction mechanism. For example, if it's a nucleophilic substitution, determine whether it follows an SN1 or SN2 mechanism based on the substrate and nucleophile.

Predict the major product by considering the stability of possible intermediates and the most stable final product. Consider factors like carbocation stability, steric hindrance, and resonance stabilization.

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Key Concepts

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

Reaction Mechanisms

Understanding reaction mechanisms is crucial in organic chemistry as they describe the step-by-step process by which reactants transform into products. This includes identifying intermediates, transition states, and the movement of electrons. Familiarity with mechanisms helps predict the outcome of reactions and the stability of products formed.

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 allows chemists to predict reactivity patterns and the types of reactions that can occur. This knowledge is essential for determining the major products in organic reactions.

Regioselectivity and Stereoselectivity

Regioselectivity refers to the preference of a chemical reaction to occur at one location over another in a molecule, while stereoselectivity involves the preference for the formation of one stereoisomer over others. Understanding these concepts is vital for predicting the major products of reactions, especially in cases where multiple products are possible due to different reaction pathways.

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Predict the major products of the following reactions.(g)

Key Concepts

Reaction Mechanisms

Functional Groups

Regioselectivity and Stereoselectivity

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