### Reaction Analysis: Major Product Determination#### QuestionWhich of the compounds below would be a major product of the following reaction?#### Reaction Conditions1. \( \text{NaBH}_4 \) (excess) / \(\text{EtOH}\)2. Dilute \( \text{H}^+ / \text{H}_2\text{O} \)#### Reaction SchemeInitial structure: - Cyclopentane derivative with a ketone and a methoxy group.#### Possible Products- **Compound A**: - Cyclopentanol structure with two hydroxyl groups (diol). - **Compound B**: - Structure retains methoxy group, and an additional hydroxyl group is present in a specific orientation. - **Compound C**: - Cyclopentane structure with methoxy and hydroxyl groups in a different stereochemical arrangement. - **Compound D**: - Cyclopentanone structure with a single ketone.#### Options- ○ Compound B- ○ Compound A- ○ Compound D- ○ Compound C---### ExplanationThe reaction involves the use of sodium borohydride (\( \text{NaBH}_4 \)) in ethanol, which is a mild reducing agent typically employed to reduce ketones to alcohols. This reaction is followed by an acidic water workup.**Expected Outcome:**Considering the reduction potential of \( \text{NaBH}_4 \), it will likely result in the reduction of the ketone group in the starting material. This process typically forms alcohols by converting carbonyl groups to hydroxyl groups while leaving most ether linkages (like methoxy groups) intact.Based on the structural analysis of the possible products and the reaction conditions, analyze which compound corresponds to the described transformation.### ConclusionAnalyzing each option's structures against the expected type of reduction and given the description of \( \text{NaBH}_4 \)'s activity, the correct answer should be selected by considering which structure reflects the transformation of a ketone to its respective alcohol, maintaining the other functional groups unchanged.

"hich of the compounds below would be a major product of the following reaction? (1) NABH4(excess)/EIOH OCH3 (2) dil. H*/H,0 он он HO HO OCH3 Compound A Compound B Compound C Compound D Compound B O Compound A Compound D Compound C

"hich of the compounds below would be a major product of the following reaction? (1) NABH4(excess)/EIOH OCH3 (2) dil. H*/H,0 он он HO HO OCH3 Compound A Compound B Compound C Compound D Compound B O Compound A Compound D Compound C

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

What compounds will be dominant in the product distribution of the reaction below? CI Cl2 CI (A) (B) OCH3 FeCla OCH3 OCH3 (C) (D) OCH3 CI OCH3 CI OCompounds C and D Compounds A and D Compounds B and C Compounds A and B olow?
None
What is the major product of the following reaction HINT consoder if both Sn1 and Sn2 could take place? CI (a) CI CI OH ㅂ ② (b) OH H2O HO OH 4 (c) HO X CI (d) There will be no reaction
Please provide detailed solution and give the explanation of correct and incorrect option
What compounds will be present in the product mixture of the reaction below? OTs CN Na CN NC CN CN C D Compounds A and C )Compounds A, B and C Compound A only Compounds B and D
Identify the type of reaction below. Cl2 CH3C=CCH3 (1 equiv.) a. Oxidation b. Reduction O c. Elimination
Consider a reaction between: AgCIO4 and NaCl. Choose the appropriate product(s). A: NACIO4 (s) B: ABCI (s) C: ABCIO4 (s), Cl2 (g) D: No reaction OB O A OD
What would react to give below product? Reactants? NH(CH33 он a) NH b) OCH, *NH c) d) e) None of these choices Oc
identify the compounds A, B, C and D in the reaction CH3 KMnO4. LAI HA Pels C A B ++ Lammert
Synthesis
Which of the compounds shown will be formed by the reaction below? Na Ny N3. EOHHO (A) (B) Ny (D) (C) Compounds B and D Compounds A and C OCompounds C and D Compounds A and B