Chem 334 - Fall 2001
Organic Chemistry I
Dr. Carl C. Wamser
1. (4 points) Give a complete IUPAC name for the following:
6-bromo-4-ethyl-5,5-dimethyl-2-hexanol
The alcohol above is (circle one)
primary secondary tertiary quaternary
The alkyl bromide is (circle one)
primary secondary tertiary quaternary
2. (6 points) Write a complete mechanism for the SN1 reaction of 2-butanol with HBr. Show all steps, including electron-pushing arrows.
