Chem 334 - Summer 1998 - Organic Chemistry I Dr. Carl C. Wamser

Chapter 8 Quiz

1. (2 pts each) Give complete IUPAC names for the following, including designation of stereochemistry if it is specific:

a)

(3R,4S)-6-bromo-4-ethyl-3-hexanol

b)

cis-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol
OR (1R,3S) instead of cis (note - this is a meso compound)

2. (2 pts each) Complete each of the following acid-base reactions and indicate whether the equilibrium will be favored to the left or right.

a)

b)

3. (2 pts) Write a synthesis for 3-hexanol, using 1-bromopropane as the only organic starting material.