Organic Chemistry III

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chem 336 - Spring 2008

Quiz 21

1. (2 points) Write all the resonance forms for the anion that would be formed below:


2. (2 points) Write a complete mechanism for the mixed Claisen condensation below. Show all steps up to the actual product formed in this reaction. Just show ONE BEST resonance form for each ionic species. Do not go on to hydrolysis or decarboxylation.


3. (6 points) Complete each of the following reactions.

a)

b)

c)