Asked by Rachel Wysocki on Jul 31, 2024
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A reaction of an unknown alkene with MCPBA in dichloromethane followed by work-up with H2O/H+ yielded, as the major product, a racemic mixture of (2S,3S) and (2R,3R) -3-methylpentan-2,3-diol. What is the specific structure of the alkene used in the reaction?
A) (Z) -3-methylpent-2-ene
B) (E) -3-methylpent- 2-ene
C) 2-methylpent-2-ene
D) 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene
E) none of the above
Racemic Mixture
A mixture containing equal amounts of left- and right-handed enantiomers of a chiral molecule, showing no optical activity as a result.
MCPBA
M-chloroperoxybenzoic acid, a compound used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis to introduce oxygen into organic molecules.
Dichloromethane
A chemical compound with the formula CH2Cl2, widely used as an organic solvent due to its volatility and ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds.
- Predict the outcomes of reactions involving alkenes, including ozonolysis and additions.
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Learning Objectives
- Predict the outcomes of reactions involving alkenes, including ozonolysis and additions.
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