Asked by shahed saflow on Sep 28, 2024
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What compound is produced when (R) -pentan-2-ol is treated with TsCl followed by NaI?
A) sodium (R) -pent-3-oxide
B) sodium (S) -pent-2-oxide
C) (R) -2-iodopentane
D) (S) -2-iodopentane
E) none of the above
TsCl
P-toluenesulfonyl chloride, an organic compound used as a reagent in organic synthesis to introduce tosyl groups.
(R)-Pentan-2-Ol
An optically active form of pentanol where the hydroxyl group is attached to the second carbon atom in the pentane chain.
NaI
Sodium iodide, a salt commonly used in organic chemistry as a source of iodide ions in substitution reactions.
- Comprehend the function of stereochemistry within organic chemical reactions.
- Acquire knowledge about the mechanics behind nucleophilic substitution reactions.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the function of stereochemistry within organic chemical reactions.
- Acquire knowledge about the mechanics behind nucleophilic substitution reactions.
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