Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
It is to be determined whether each of the following syntheses requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
Concept introduction:
Chemical syntheses are carries out by transforming one
Answer to Problem 13.29P
This chemical synthesis does require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton because a carbon-carbon
Explanation of Solution
The given chemical synthesis is
The starting compound is a six carbons ring whereas the product is a seven membered ring with one oxygen atom. Thus, the arrangement of carbon atoms in the product has changed by breaking the carbon-carbon
Therefore, this transformation requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
It is determined that the synthesis requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton based on the change in the arrangement of carbon atoms.
(b)
Interpretation:
It is to be determined whether each of the following syntheses requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
Concept introduction:
Chemical syntheses are carries out by transforming one functional group to another. If the bonding arrangement of carbon atoms remains the same in the product formed, that means the synthesis does not require a change in the carbon skeleton. If it is changed, that means the synthesis requires a change in the carbon skeleton. The forming or breaking of carbon-carbon
Answer to Problem 13.29P
This chemical synthesis does not require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton as there is no need to break or form a carbon-carbon
Explanation of Solution
The given chemical synthesis is
The starting compound is an alcohol, and the product is ether. The transformation occurs by replacement of the hydrogen attached to oxygen by the isopropyl group, which requires breaking of
It is determined that the synthesis does not require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton based on the retention of the arrangement of carbon atoms.
(c)
Interpretation:
It is to be determined whether each of the following syntheses requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
Concept introduction:
Chemical syntheses are carries out by transforming one functional group to another. If the bonding arrangement of carbon atoms remains the same in the product formed, that means the synthesis does not require a change in the carbon skeleton. If it is changed, that means the synthesis requires a change in the carbon skeleton. The forming or breaking of carbon-carbon
Answer to Problem 13.29P
This chemical synthesis does require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton because a carbon-carbon
Explanation of Solution
The given chemical synthesis is
In this chemical synthesis, the
It means there is a formation of carbon-carbon
It is determined that the synthesis requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton based on the change in the arrangement of carbon atoms.
(d)
Interpretation:
It is to be determined whether each of the following syntheses requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
Concept introduction:
Chemical syntheses are carries out by transforming one functional group to another. If the bonding arrangement of carbon atoms remains the same in the product formed, that means the synthesis does not require a change in the carbon skeleton. If it is changed, that means the synthesis requires a change in the carbon skeleton. The forming or breaking of carbon-carbon
Answer to Problem 13.29P
This chemical synthesis does not require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton because carbon-carbon
Explanation of Solution
The given chemical synthesis is
The starting compound is an
It is determined that the synthesis does not require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton based on the retention of arrangement of carbon atoms.
(e)
Interpretation:
It is to be determined whether each of the following syntheses requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
Concept introduction:
Chemical syntheses are carries out by transforming one functional group to another. If the bonding arrangement of carbon atoms remains the same in the product formed, that means the synthesis does not require a change in the carbon skeleton. If it is changed, that means the synthesis requires a change in the carbon skeleton. The forming or breaking of carbon-carbon
Answer to Problem 13.29P
This chemical synthesis does require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton because a carbon-carbon
Explanation of Solution
The given chemical synthesis is
In this chemical synthesis, the hydrogen atom of benzene is replaced by the acetyl group,
Therefore, this synthesis requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
It is determined that the synthesis requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton based on the change in the arrangement of carbon atoms.
(f)
Interpretation:
It is to be determined whether each of the following syntheses requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
Concept introduction:
Chemical syntheses are carries out by transforming one functional group to another. If the bonding arrangement of carbon atoms remains the same in the product formed, that means the synthesis does not require a change in the carbon skeleton. If it is changed, that means the synthesis requires a change in the carbon skeleton. The forming or breaking of carbon-carbon
Answer to Problem 13.29P
This chemical synthesis does require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton because a carbon-carbon
Explanation of Solution
The given chemical synthesis is
The starting compound has a five carbons ring with double bond, and the product has a five carbons ring fused with a three-membered ring. This could occur by breaking of carbon-carbon
Therefore, this synthesis requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
It is determined that the synthesis requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton based on the change in arrangement of carbon atoms.
(g)
Interpretation:
This chemical synthesis does require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton because a carbon-carbon
Concept introduction:
Chemical syntheses are carries out by transforming one functional group to another. If the bonding arrangement of carbon atoms remains the same in the product formed, that means the synthesis does not require a change in the carbon skeleton. If it is changed, that means the synthesis requires a change in the carbon skeleton. The forming or breaking of carbon-carbon
Answer to Problem 13.29P
No, this chemical synthesis does not require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton because carbon-carbon
Explanation of Solution
The given chemical synthesis is
The starting compound is an alkene, and the product is
It is determined that the synthesis does not require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton based on the retention of arrangement of carbon atoms.
(h)
Interpretation:
It is to be determined whether each of the following syntheses requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
Concept introduction:
Chemical syntheses are carries out by transforming one functional group to another. If the bonding arrangement of carbon atoms remains the same in the product formed, that means the synthesis does not require a change in the carbon skeleton. If it is changed, that means the synthesis requires a change in the carbon skeleton. The forming or breaking of carbon-carbon
Answer to Problem 13.29P
This chemical synthesis does require a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton because a carbon-carbon
Explanation of Solution
The given chemical synthesis is
The starting compound has a five carbons chain with two conjugated double bonds, and the product has a six carbons ring fused. This could occur by breaking of carbon-carbon
Therefore, this synthesis requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton.
It is determined whether the synthesis requires a reaction that alters the carbon skeleton based on the change in the arrangement of carbon atoms.
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Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
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