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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

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Alcohol Synthesis

Organic Chemistry

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Alcohol Synthesis

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Problem 13c

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Predict the product of each of the following alcohol synthesis reactions.
(c)

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Identify the type of reaction: The presence of LiOH and H2O suggests a nucleophilic substitution reaction, where the hydroxide ion (OH-) acts as the nucleophile.

Analyze the substrate: The substrate is a secondary alkyl chloride, which is prone to undergo SN2 reactions due to the presence of a good leaving group (Cl-).

Consider the mechanism: In an SN2 reaction, the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbon from the opposite side of the leaving group, leading to the inversion of configuration at the carbon center.

Predict the product: The hydroxide ion will replace the chlorine atom, resulting in the formation of an alcohol. The structure will have an OH group where the Cl was originally located.

Verify stereochemistry: Since SN2 reactions involve inversion of configuration, ensure that the stereochemistry of the product reflects this change, if applicable.

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Key Concepts

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

Alcohol Synthesis

Alcohol synthesis refers to the various chemical reactions and processes used to produce alcohols from different starting materials. This can include methods such as hydration of alkenes, reduction of carbonyl compounds, and substitution reactions. Understanding the mechanisms and conditions for these reactions is crucial for predicting the products formed.

Reaction Mechanisms

A reaction mechanism is a step-by-step description of the pathway taken during a chemical reaction. It outlines the sequence of elementary steps, including bond breaking and forming, and the intermediates involved. Familiarity with common mechanisms, such as nucleophilic substitution or elimination, is essential for predicting the outcomes of alcohol synthesis reactions.

Functional Group Transformation

Functional group transformation involves the conversion of one functional group into another through chemical reactions. In the context of alcohol synthesis, this may include converting alkenes or carbonyls into alcohols. Recognizing how different functional groups can be interconverted is vital for understanding the products of synthesis reactions.

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Predict the product of each of the following alcohol synthesis reactions.(c)

Key Concepts

Alcohol Synthesis

Reaction Mechanisms

Functional Group Transformation

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Predict the product of each of the following alcohol synthesis reactions.
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