Table of contents

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

10. Addition Reactions

Ozonolysis

Organic Chemistry

10. Addition Reactions

Ozonolysis

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Problem 8a

Textbook Question

Predict the product of the following aldehyde/ketone syntheses.

(a)

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Identify the starting materials in the synthesis reaction. Aldehydes and ketones are typically synthesized through oxidation of alcohols or through specific reactions like the Friedel-Crafts acylation.

Determine the type of reaction involved. If the reaction involves an alcohol, consider oxidation reactions such as using PCC (Pyridinium chlorochromate) for converting primary alcohols to aldehydes or secondary alcohols to ketones.

If the reaction involves a carbonyl compound, consider reactions like the Grignard reaction, where a Grignard reagent adds to a carbonyl group to form an alcohol, which can then be oxidized to form a ketone or aldehyde.

Consider any reagents or catalysts mentioned in the problem. For example, if the reaction involves a carboxylic acid derivative, a reduction reaction using reagents like LiAlH4 could be involved to form an aldehyde or ketone.

Predict the structure of the product based on the reaction type and the starting materials. Ensure that the functional group transformations are consistent with the reagents and conditions provided in the problem.

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Key Concepts

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

Aldehydes and Ketones

Aldehydes and ketones are organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O). Aldehydes have the carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain, while ketones have it within the chain. Understanding their structure is crucial for predicting the products of reactions involving these compounds.

Nucleophilic Addition Reactions

Nucleophilic addition reactions are fundamental in organic chemistry, particularly for carbonyl compounds. In these reactions, a nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbon of the carbonyl group, leading to the formation of a tetrahedral intermediate. This concept is essential for predicting the products when aldehydes or ketones react with various nucleophiles.

Functional Group Transformations

Functional group transformations involve the conversion of one functional group into another through chemical reactions. In the context of aldehyde and ketone syntheses, recognizing how different reagents can modify these groups is vital for predicting the final products. This includes understanding reactions like reduction, oxidation, and condensation.

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Predict the reagents or reactant(s) necessary to complete the following syntheses.

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Draw the product(s) you'd expect when each of these alkenes is treated first with O₃, then with CH₃SCH₃

(d)

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Predict the product of ozonolysis of the triglyceride shown.

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Predict the product of the following aldehyde/ketone syntheses.

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Ozonolysis of an unknown alkene A gives the products shown. Predict the product that results from hydrogenation of alkene A. [There are multiple answers, but only show the one with the 6-membered ring.]

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Suggest reagents to carry out the following transformation.

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Draw the product(s) you'd expect when each of these alkenes is treated first with O₃, then with CH₃SCH₃

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Suggest a synthesis of the following aldehydes or ketones using the ozonolysis reaction of an alkene.

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