Chem 335 - Winter 1999 - Organic Chemistry II
Portland State University - Dr. Carl C. Wamser


Chapter 15 Quiz Answers

1. (5 points) Write a complete mechanism for the addition of hydroxylamine (NH2OH) to cyclopentanone using acid catalysis. Show all steps and show electron-pushing arrows for each step.


2. (5 points) Show how to use Grignard reactions to prepare 2-methyl-2-pentanol using formaldehyde, acetone, and ethylene as your only sources of carbon.