

Problem 1
Rank the following anions based on their stability as potential leaving groups. Explain your reasoning (1 = most stable ; 5 = least stable).
Problem 2
Would you expect a ketone or an ester to be more reactive with a strong nucleophile? Justify your answer.
Problem 7a
Which of the following are considered carboxylic acid derivatives?
(a)
Problem 9d
Provide the IUPAC name for the following molecules.
(d)
Problem 9e
Provide the IUPAC name for the following molecules.
(e)
Problem 10a
Provide a molecular structure that corresponds to the given name.
(a) benzoic propanoic anhydride
Problem 10e
Provide a molecular structure that corresponds to the given name.
(e) (R)-N,N-diethyl 5-cyclohexyl-3-methoxypentanamide
Problem 11b
Predict the hybridization of the indicated atoms.
(b)
Problem 14
How would you expect the IR and ¹H NMR spectra for propanamide and N,N-diethylpropanamide to differ?