Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
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ISBN: 9781319079451
Author: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 8, Problem 54P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Synthesis of 2-methyl-2-hexanol from acetone should be devised.

Concept introduction: The carbonyl bond is polar with the partial positive charge on carbon and partial negative charge on oxygen as illustrated below.

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 8, Problem 54P , additional homework tip  1

Grignard reagents are alkyl magnesium halides obtained from treatment of haloalkane with magnesium in presence of dried ether conditions. These reagents are useful precursors for quick synthesis of variety of organic compounds For example, the reaction of Grignard reagent with aldehyde or ketone generates alcohol as illustrated below.

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 8, Problem 54P , additional homework tip  2

Methyl bromide reacts with magnesium ether to give Grignard reagent. This Grignard methyl magnesium bromide on treatment with formaldehyde gives corresponding alcohol. The mechanistic pathway for the latter reaction is as follows:

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 8, Problem 54P , additional homework tip  3

The polar carbonyl bond breaks and the polar Grignard reagent attack at electron-deficient carbon. Finally with the hydrolysis and work up the alcohol is formed.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Synthesis of 2-methyl-2-hexanol from hexan-2-one should be devised.

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 8, Problem 54P , additional homework tip  4

Concept introduction: The carbonyl bond is polar with the partial positive charge on carbon and partial negative charge on oxygen as illustrated below.

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 8, Problem 54P , additional homework tip  5

Grignard reagents are alkyl magnesium halides obtained from treatment of haloalkane with magnesium in presence of dried ether conditions. These reagents are useful precursors for quick synthesis of variety of organic compounds For example, the reaction of Grignard reagent with aldehyde or ketone generates alcohol as illustrated below.

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 8, Problem 54P , additional homework tip  6

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Synthesis of 2-methyl-2-hexanol from indicated aldehyde should be devised.

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 8, Problem 54P , additional homework tip  7

Concept introduction: The carbonyl bond is polar with the partial positive charge on carbon and partial negative charge on oxygen as illustrated below.

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 8, Problem 54P , additional homework tip  8

Grignard reagents are alkyl magnesium halides obtained from treatment of haloalkane with magnesium in presence of dried ether conditions. These reagents are useful precursors for quick synthesis of variety of organic compounds For example, the reaction of Grignard reagent with aldehyde or ketone generates alcohol as illustrated below.

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 8, Problem 54P , additional homework tip  9

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