Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9781260119107
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 12, Problem 59P

It is sometimes necessary to isomerize a cis alkene to a trans alkene in a synthesis, a process that cannot be accomplished in a single step. Using the reactions you have learned in Chapters 8–12, devise a stepwise method to convert c i s -but-2-ene to t r a n s -but-2-ene .

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It is sometimes necessary to isomerize a cis alkene to a trans alkene in a synthesis, a process that cannot be accomplished in a single step. Using the reactions you have learned in Chapters 8–12, devise a stepwise method to convert cis-but-2-ene to trans-but-2-ene.
4) For the following reaction map, provide the products, or reagents/ direction of the reaction arrow! MeO OMe MeO OH
4. What are the products obtained from the following elimination reaction? Indicate the major product. CH;CH2CCH3 H2O CI 5. a) Determine the major product that is formed when the alkyl halide reacts with a hydroxide ion in an elimination reaction. CH;CH,CH,CH,CCH3 Br b) For the major elimination product obtained in 5a), which stereoisomer (cis or trans) is obtained in greater yield? Draw the two isomers and provide the names of the compounds.

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