QUESTION 1 1
1(a)
Consider the reaction of (R)-2-chloro-3-methylbutane with sodium iodide to form a
product.
Draw the reaction scheme with the correct stereochemistry (reactant + Nal → product
+ NaCl). Circle the nucleophile and draw a rectangle around the electrophile. (5)
What is the symbol used for mechanism shown in 1(a)?
(1)
1(b)
1(c)
1(d)
If the sodium iodide was replaced with sodium hydroxide, the product is an
ALKENE. Draw a reaction MECHANISM to show how this happens.
(4)
Draw the reaction energy diagram for the reaction in 1(c) and label the activation
energy
(3)
Using any alcohol with five carbons, and any carboxylic acid with six carbons, draw a
reaction to show how we would make an ester.
(4)
Describe the practical on esters.
(5)
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1(e)
1(f)
OUESTION 2