Chapter 21: 62P (page 817)
Design a stepwise synthesis to convert cyclopentanone and 4-bromobutanal to hydroxy aldehyde A.

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Chapter 21: 62P (page 817)
Design a stepwise synthesis to convert cyclopentanone and 4-bromobutanal to hydroxy aldehyde A.


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A solution of acetone (CH3)2C=O in ethanol CH3CH2OH in the presence of a trace of acid was allowed to stand for several days, and a new compound of molecular formula C7H16O2 was formed. The IR spectrum showed only one major peak in the functional group region around 3000 cm-1 , and the 1H-NMR spectrum is given here. What is the structure of the product?

Draw the products of each reaction.
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b.

Show two different methods to carry out the following transformation: a one-step method using a Wittig reagent, and a two-step method using a Grignard reagent. Which route, if any, is preferred?

Give the IUPAC name for each compound.
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b.

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Draw a stepwise mechanism for the following reaction

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