Organic Chemistry III

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chem 336 - Spring Term

Quiz 19

1. (2 points) Give a complete name for the following:

sodium (S)-2-hydroxy-3-oxobutanoate


2. (1 points) Write MOST and LEAST under the most and least acidic compound below.


3. (2 points) Complete the following acid-base reaction, and predict whether the equilibrium will be favored to the right or to the left.


4. (2 points) Complete the following reactions:

a)

b)


5. (3 points) Write three different synthetic sequences that would create benzoic acid, starting from

a)

b)

c)