midterm organic chemistry 232-English
midterm organic chemistry 232-English
midterm organic chemistry 232-English
Question 1) (L.O.1, 1.0 pt): Indicate the number of asymmetric carbons and the absolute configuration
of two carbons numbered in the following structure.
Question Answer
i) How many asymmetric carbons are
there in the given structure? (0.5 pt)
Carbon 1: …..
ii) What are the absolute configurations
of carbons 1 and 2? (0.5 pt)
Carbon 2: …..
Question 2) (L.O.1, 1.0 pt): Indicate the absolute configuration of six carbons numbered in the following
compounds.
0.5 pt 0.5 pt
Carbon 3 4 5 6 7 8
Absolute configuration
Question 4 (L.O.1, 0.5 pt): Arrange eight following compounds in the order of decreasing acidity.
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Question 6 (L.O.1, 0.5 pt): Which of the following structures is/are AROMATIC?
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Product(s) MUST be presented by perspective
formula(s).
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Product(s) MUST be presented by perspective
formula(s).
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Product(s) MUST be presented by perspective
formula(s).
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(A) (B)
(C) (D)
Note that a ketone (C=O) can react with H2 in the presence of an Ni catalyst to form an alcohol (-CH-
OH).
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