Organic Chemistry III

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chapter 17 Quiz

1. (2 points) Write a complete name for the following, including stereochemistry if it is specifically shown.

(R)-3-(2-oxopropyl)heptanal (best)

or

(R)-3-butyl-5-oxohexanal

2. (4 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)

3. (4 points) Write a complete mechanism for the reaction shown below. Show all steps and all resonance forms for any intermediates involved.