Organic Chemistry II

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chem 335 - Winter 2006

Quiz 12

1. (2 points) Indicate the major product expected in each reaction:

a)

b)


2. (5 points) The cation shown below is an intermediate in a particular reaction. Indicate the reaction by writing the starting compound, the necessary reagents and catalyst, and the final product (from this intermediate). Also indicate by * each of the carbon atoms in this intermediate that would partially bear the positive charge. Finally, write JUST ONE additional resonance form for this intermediate.


3. (3 points) Indicate a sequence of reactions that could be used to synthesize the compound below starting from benzene.