CHEM10050 Name The Functional Groups In Compounds A, B And F, Including, If Relevant, Whether They Are Primary (1˚), Secondary (2˚), Or Tertiary (3˚):
4. Answer questions on the synthesis of organic compounds below (part a is L3; parts b-g are L4).
(a) Name the functional groups in compounds A, B and F, including, if relevant, whether they are primary (1˚), secondary (2˚), or tertiary (3˚).
(b) Propose a reagent that could be used to convert A into B.
(c) Draw the structure of intermediate C formed by reaction of A with NaH.
(d) Draw the curly (curved) arrows for the conversion of A into C.
(e) Give a suitable reagent to convert C into F. (2 marks)
(f) Propose the structure of organic compound D formed by reaction with PBr3 . (2 marks)
(g) Could HBr be used for the conversion of A into D? Explain very briefly.
