Organic Chemistry III

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chapter 17 Pre-Quiz

(must be done in WebCT before Wed., March 31, 8:30 am)


1) The hydrate of acetone could also be correctly named

a.   1,1-dihydroxypropane
b.   1,2-dihydroxypropane
c.   1,1-propanediol
d.   1,2-propanediol
* e.   2,2-propanediol

2) The product of hexanal with an ethyl Grignard reagent would be (after acid workup)

a.   a primary alcohol
* b.   a secondary alcohol
c.   a tertiary alcohol
d.   a ketone
e.   none of the above

3) Of the compounds below, the most reactive towards nucleophilic addition is

* a.   formaldehyde
b.   acetaldehyde
c.   acetone
d.   3-pentanone

4) A Wittig reagent would be useful for the synthesis of

a.   cyclohexanone
b.   benzoic acid
* c.   styrene
d.   pentanal

5) An enamine is formed from an aldehyde or ketone plus

a.   a primary amine
* b.   a secondary amine
c.   a tertiary amine
d.   none of the above