Organic Chemistry I

Chem 334 - Fall 2007

Quiz 5

Professor Carl C. Wamser

1. (4 points) Write complete names for each of the following:

a)

(E)-4-methyloct-6-en-2-ol

b)

cis-7-methylcyclohepta-2,4-dienol


2. (2 points) Write an accurate transition state structure (showing electron-pushing arrows) and the expected major product from the E2 elimination of isopropyl bromide with KOH.


3. (4 points) Write a complete mechanism for the formation of the major dehydration product expected to be formed in the following reaction. Show all steps and write clear electron-pushing arrows for each step.