Chemistry 332 - Winter 1997

Quiz, Chapter 9 - Answer Key


1. (2 points) Give a complete IUPAC name for the compound below:

(E)-5-methyl-5-heptenal


2. (2 points) Write a structure for the compound with the following name:

1-phenyl-1-butanone


3. (6 points) Write a complete mechanism for the acid-catalyzed formation of the acetal from formaldehyde (methanal) and methanol. Show all steps and all resonance forms for any intermediates involved.