Problem Set #11

January 23, 1998

1. Write a mechanism for the following reaction.

2. How would you use a Grignard reaction with an aldehyde or ketone to make the following compounds?

a) 2-pentanol

b) 1-butanol

c) diphenylmethanol

3. Write a mechanism for the following reaction.

4. Show how you would carry out the following transformations.

5. You have been given a sample of 2-butanol. You have need of 2-phenyl-2-butene for a specific application. How would you convert the 2-butanol to the desired material. You may use any reagents you wish including other carbon containing compounds.

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