Organic Chemistry II
	Professor Carl C. Wamser
Chem 335 - Winter 2009	Pre-Quiz 18

(must be done in Blackboard before Wed., Mar. 4, 8:30 am)

1. Which of the following would be the strongest acid?

a. acetone
b. acetylene
c. acetophenone
* d. water
e. methylmagnesium bromide

2. How many different enols (including E,Z isomers) would be in equilibrium with 2-pentanone?

a. 1
b. 2
* c. 3
d. 4
e. more than 4

3. The aldol product from propanal would be

a. hexanal
b. 3-hydroxyhexanal
c. 2-hydroxy-2-methylpentanal
* d. 3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanal
e. 3-hydroxy-2-pentanone

4. Which of the following compounds would be expected to give a positive reaction in the haloform test?

* a. acetophenone
b. benzophenone
c. benzaldehyde
d. 3-hexanone
e. propanal

5. Which of the following compounds could undergo Michael addition with an appropriate nucleophile?

a. cyclopentanone
b. benzaldehyde
* c. acrolein
d. styrene
e. 3-cyclohexenone