H,SO (cat.) HO

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The image depicts a chemical reaction where a compound with the structure of a hydroxy ketone reacts in the presence of a sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) catalyst. The structure on the left shows a five-carbon chain with hydroxyl (OH) groups on the first and fourth carbons and a ketone (C=O) group on the third carbon. The reaction is represented by an arrow pointing towards two empty boxes, indicating the formation of two products, plus a plus sign between the boxes to denote distinct products formed. The exact products are not specified, suggesting they need to be determined or filled in as part of the exercise.
Transcribed Image Text:The image depicts a chemical reaction where a compound with the structure of a hydroxy ketone reacts in the presence of a sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) catalyst. The structure on the left shows a five-carbon chain with hydroxyl (OH) groups on the first and fourth carbons and a ketone (C=O) group on the third carbon. The reaction is represented by an arrow pointing towards two empty boxes, indicating the formation of two products, plus a plus sign between the boxes to denote distinct products formed. The exact products are not specified, suggesting they need to be determined or filled in as part of the exercise.
**Predict the Structure(s) of the Major Organic Product(s) in the Given Reaction Conditions**

When the organic starting material is subjected to the indicated reaction conditions, you must predict the structure(s) of the major organic product(s). Here are the instructions:

- **Two Products**: If two different organic products are formed, draw the structures for both of them.
- **One Product**: If only one organic product is formed, draw its structure.
- **No Reaction**: If no reaction occurs, specify that in the submission. 

*Note*: It is not necessary to provide the structures or formulas for any inorganic byproducts formed during the reaction.

**Reaction Details**:

- **Starting Material**: Benzaldehyde (C₆H₅CHO) 
- **Reagent**: Sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) in methanol (CH₃OH)

**Graph/Diagram Description**:

- The starting material is represented by a structural formula showing an aldehyde group attached to a benzene ring.
- The reaction is depicted with an arrow indicating the use of NaBH₄ in CH₃OH solvent leading to empty boxes where the product structures should be drawn.
- Plus sign indicates that more than one product might form.
Transcribed Image Text:**Predict the Structure(s) of the Major Organic Product(s) in the Given Reaction Conditions** When the organic starting material is subjected to the indicated reaction conditions, you must predict the structure(s) of the major organic product(s). Here are the instructions: - **Two Products**: If two different organic products are formed, draw the structures for both of them. - **One Product**: If only one organic product is formed, draw its structure. - **No Reaction**: If no reaction occurs, specify that in the submission. *Note*: It is not necessary to provide the structures or formulas for any inorganic byproducts formed during the reaction. **Reaction Details**: - **Starting Material**: Benzaldehyde (C₆H₅CHO) - **Reagent**: Sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) in methanol (CH₃OH) **Graph/Diagram Description**: - The starting material is represented by a structural formula showing an aldehyde group attached to a benzene ring. - The reaction is depicted with an arrow indicating the use of NaBH₄ in CH₃OH solvent leading to empty boxes where the product structures should be drawn. - Plus sign indicates that more than one product might form.
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