Unless otherwise noted, assume 1 equivalent (1 eq.) of reagent. If the product is a polymer, draw the repeat unit and the end groups. Assume for Diels-Alder reactions that all rules and preferences are followed.
Unless otherwise noted, assume 1 equivalent (1 eq.) of reagent. If the product is a polymer, draw the repeat unit and the end groups. Assume for Diels-Alder reactions that all rules and preferences are followed.
Unless otherwise noted, assume 1 equivalent (1 eq.) of reagent. If the product is a polymer, draw the repeat unit and the end groups. Assume for Diels-Alder reactions that all rules and preferences are followed.
Name (Last, First, MI):
Student ID Number:
Chem 30C, Fall 2005
Final Exam
Wednesday, December 14
Problem # Possible Points Points Awarded
1 45
2 24
3 8
4 8
a 5
6 8
i 6
8 8
9 14
10 12
1 14
12 = 20
13 14
14 14
Total 200
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-16 Pages Follow-Problem 1. Draw the major product for the following reactions in the boxes provided.
Show stereochemistry where relevant. For multi-step reactions give the final product
only (ie. no intermediates). Unless otherwise noted, assume 1 equivalent (1 eq.) of
reagent. If the product is a polymer, draw the repeat unit and the end groups. Assume
for Diels-Alder reactions that all rules and preferences are followed. (3 points each)
(Craw the product thet reeuits from
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‘sure to include bath end groups)
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(4 points each box)
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Cle, FeClyProblem 3. In both drawings and words, explain how polyurethane foams for seat
cushions, etc. are made. (8 points)
Problem 4. Two Diels-Alder adducts are drawn below. Circle the one that would
undergo reverse Diels-Alder at a lower temperature. Briefly explain your answer in the
box below. (Hint: Draw the diene and dienophile.) (8 points)
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NCH INCHProblem 5. The following product was synthesized by Robinson annulation. In the box
provided, draw the starting material(s) only (i.e. no intermediates) that would yield the
given product. (5 points)
Problem 6, Explain why cyclobutadiene is an especially unstable molecule. Draw the
molecular orbital diagram to help explain your answer. (8 points)Problem 7. Which is most acidic and which is least acidic between p-chlorophenol,
benzyl alcohol, and p-nitrophenol? Answer this question by drawing the structures in
increasing order of least acidic (to left) to most acidic (to right) in box below. (6 points)
Problem 8. Classify the following molecules as aromatic, antiaromatic or nonaromati
Assume all molecules are planar. For each molecule state the number of pi electrons.
Write your answers on the lines provided. (8 points)
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classification: ——_—_ classification:
pilectrons: a pi electrons:Problem 9. The following product was synthesized using malonic ester synthesis,
starting from diethyl malonate (malonic ester). Provide the synthesis. Do not show the
mechanism. (14 points)
10Problem 10, Provide a reasonable synthesis to carry out the following transformation,
(12 points)
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CHs
CH,
CH:CH,CH=CH,
ulProblem 11. Starting from aniline, synthesize the following compound, using whatever
reagents necessary. More points will be given for a synthesis that involve fewer steps
that are higher yielding. (14 points)
nNProblem 12, Below is the structure of D-Idose. Answer the following questions related
to this monosaccharide. (20 points total)
‘a, You classify this monosaccharide as a:
CH;OH
D-ldose
b. Draw the Haworth projection and conformation representation of the d-anomer of the
6-membered ring and name the resulting structure.
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Haworth projection conformation representation
Name:
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1Bc. Subject the hemiacetal above to butanol and HCl. Draw the resulting compound as
and name it. Draw the a-anomer
Name:
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Name:
e. Subject the product formed in c above to periodic acid. Draw the resulting product(s).
14Problem 13. Provide a synthesis of Ala-Ile starting from alanine (Ala) and isoleucine
(lle). Throughout the synthesis, abbreviate the amino acids as H2N-Ala-COOH and H)N-
Ie-COOH rather than drawing out the structures. Do not show the mechanism.
(14 points)Problem 14. Provide a synthesis for the following polymer starting from
dicyclopentadiene and using any other necessary reagents. Make sure you account for
the polymer end groups in your synthesis. (14 points)
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16Name (Last, First, MI):
Student ID Number:
Chem 30C, Fall 2005 K ar
Final Exam
Wednesday, December 14
Problem # Possible Points Points Awarded
1 45
__ 2 24
3 8
4 8
Z 5 5
6 8
7 6 |
8 8 i 7
9 14
10 12
il 14
[ 20
14
14 14
Total 200
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***Write all answers in the boxes provided***
-16 Pages Follow-Problem 1. Draw the major product for the following reactions in the boxes provided.
Show stereochemistry where relevant. For multi-step reactions give the final product
only (i.e. no intermediates). Unless otherwise noted, assume 1 equivalent (1 eq.) of
reagent. If the product is a polymer, draw the repeat unit and the end groups. Assume
for Diels-Alder reactions that all rules and preferences are followed. (3 points each)
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(4 points each box)
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(Draw only repeat unit;
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cushions, ete. are made. (8 points)
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undergo reverse Diels-Alder at a lower temperature. Briefly explain your answer in the
box below. (Hint: Draw the diene and dienophile.) (8 points) __-——
oOProblem 5. The following product was synthesized by Robinson annulation. In the box
provided, draw the starting material(s) only (i.e. no intermediates) that would yield the
given product. (5 points)
Problem 6. Explain why cyclobutadiene is an especially unstable molecule. Draw the
molecular orbital diagram to help explain your answer. (8 points)
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benzyl alcohol, and p-nitrophenol? Answer this question by drawing the structures in
increasing order of least acidic (to left) to most acidic (to right) in box below. (6 points)
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Assume all molecules are planar. For each molecule state the number of pi electrons.
Write your answers on the lines provided. (8 points)
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pi electrons: _ pi electrons:Problem 9. The following product was synthesized using malonic ester synthesis,
starting from diethyl malonate (malonic ester). Provide the synthesis. Do not show the
‘mechanism. (14 points)
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(22 points)
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reagents necessary. More points will be given for a synthesis that involve fewer steps
that are higher yielding. (14 points)
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12Problem 12. Below is the structure of D-Idose. Answer the following questions related
to this monosaccharide. (20 points total)
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HO—+—H
a. You classify this monosaccharide as a:
H—}—0H
HO—+—H hexos
ton
CH.OH
D-ldose
b. Draw the Haworth projection and conformation representation of the oL-anomer of the
6-membered ring and name the resulting structure.
Haworth projection conformation representation
Name: A~D-idepyrane
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13¢, Subject the hemiacetal above to butanol and HCI. Draw the resulting compound as
and name it. Draw the a-anomer
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(lle). Throughout the synthesis, abbreviate the amino acids as H2N-Ala-COOH and HN-
Te-COOH rather than drawing out the structures. Do not show the mechanism.
(14 points)
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15Problem 14. Provide a synthesis for the following polymer starting from
dicyclopentadiene and using any other necessary reagents. Make sure you account for
the polymer end groups in your synthesis. (14 points)
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