Organic Chemistry II

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chem 335 - Winter 2004

Chapter 15 Quiz

Alcohols

1. (5 points) Complete each of the following reactions by adding the missing part: either the starting compound, the necessary reagents and conditions, or the final major product. Include stereochemistry if it is specific.

a)

b&c)

d&e)


2. (2 points) Write the electron-pushing arrows that would illustrate how ethyl chromate undergoes the conversion shown below.


3. (3 points) Write a complete mechanism for the conversion of methanol to dimethyl ether using sulfuric acid catalyst.