Chapter 18: Q48P (page 969)
The following road-map problem centers on the structure and properties of A, a key intermediate in these reactions. Give structures for compounds A through J.


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Chapter 18: Q48P (page 969)
The following road-map problem centers on the structure and properties of A, a key intermediate in these reactions. Give structures for compounds A through J.




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is frequently used for making derivatives of ketones and aldehydes because the products (, called derivatives) are even more likely than the phenlyhydrazones to be solids with sharp melting points. Propose a mechanism for the reaction of acetone with in a mildly acidic solution.
Predict the major products of the following reactions:
(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Show how the following transformations may be accomplished in good yield. You may use any additional reagents that are needed.
(a) bromobenzene 鈫 propiophenone
(b) CH3CH2CN 鈫 heptan-3-one
(c) benzoic acid 鈫 phenyl cyclopentyl ketone
(d) 1-bromo-hept-2-ene 鈫 oct-3- enal
Show how you would accomplish the following synthetic conversions by adding an organolithium reagent to an acid.

Show a complete mechanism for this equilibrium established in diethyl ether with HCl gas as catalyst.

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