Organic Chemistry II

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chem 335 - Winter 2006

Quiz 16

1. (2 points) Complete the following reactions by adding the missig parts:


2. (4 points) Write a complete mechanism for the base-catalyzed addition of methanol to the epoxide shown below. Show all steps and use electron-pushing arrows.


3. (4 points) Write a complete mechanism for the acid-catalyzed addition of methanol to the epoxide shown below. Show all steps and use electron-pushing arrows.