c) The enantioselectivity of the reaction is 97:3 er. Draw the minor enantiomer formed in this reaction.

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Shown below is the proline catalysed reaction of A and B to give ketone C.
CO2H
Br
15 mol%
HN°
proline
A
42 hours
CH3
CH3
Ph
Ph
В
С, 92% yield, 97:3 er
a) Calculate the turnover number for this reaction, show your working.
b) Calculate the turnover frequency for this reaction, show your working.
c) The enantioselectivity of the reaction is 97:3 er. Draw the minor enantiomer formed in this
reaction.
Transcribed Image Text:Shown below is the proline catalysed reaction of A and B to give ketone C. CO2H Br 15 mol% HN° proline A 42 hours CH3 CH3 Ph Ph В С, 92% yield, 97:3 er a) Calculate the turnover number for this reaction, show your working. b) Calculate the turnover frequency for this reaction, show your working. c) The enantioselectivity of the reaction is 97:3 er. Draw the minor enantiomer formed in this reaction.
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Enantioselectevity means one enantiomer is present in greater amount and selected as major product over the another enantiomer.

Here, enantioselectevity of reaction is 97:3 and given product C is one enantiomer i.e. present in greater amount.

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