Chemistry 332 - Spring 1996
Elements of Organic Chemistry II
Quiz, Chapter 9 - Carbonyl Compounds
1. (2 points) On the back is the NMR spectrum of a ketone. Identify it by
name and structure.
3-pentanone
Note the NMR spectrum shows only an ethyl group. With a total of 5 carbons
and a ketone, this is the only possibility.
2. (3 points) Complete the following reactions by adding the missing part:
a) 
b) 
c) 
3. (5 points) Write a complete mechanism for the acid-catalyzed addition
of ammonia to formaldehyde.
