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This reaction is incorrect as written. In the box below draw the structure of the correct product.

Transcribed Image Text:**Understanding OsO4 Mediated Dihydroxylation Reaction**
**Reaction Scheme:**
The given reaction scheme is as follows:
1. Reagents: OsO4, NaHSO3
2. Starting Material: Cyclopentene
3. Incorrect Product:
- Shows a cyclopentane ring with two hydroxyl (OH) groups added to the same carbon (forming a geminal diol, which is unlikely).
**Correct Structural Product:**
- The correct product should be a diol where the two hydroxyl groups are added to adjacent carbons (vicinal diol) in a syn-addition manner due to the nature of the OsO4 catalyzed dihydroxylation reaction.
**Student Instructions:**
- Draw the structure of the correct product, which includes:
- Using wedge/hash bond tools to indicate stereochemistry.
- Representing the correct syn-diol formation.
- Indicating stereoisomers if the reaction leads to a racemic mixture.
- Using the provided sketching tools to accurately draw the structure.
- If more than one structure is involved, separate them with a '+' sign from the drop-down menu.
**Graphical Interface:**
- A graphical interface is provided for drawing chemical structures. It includes various tools such as:
- Bond tools (single, double, triple, wedged, hashed, etc.)
- Atom tools to add different elements to the structure.
- Template structures like rings.
- Functionality to copy, paste, and clear structures.
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**Educational Goals:**
This exercise aims to help students learn:
- The correct product formation in osmium tetroxide (OsO4) mediated dihydroxylation reactions.
- Proper representation of stereochemistry in cyclic compounds.
- Utilizing chemical drawing tools for accurate depiction of molecular structures.
**Note:**
The reaction as given is incorrect and needs to be redrawn correctly in the provided box, focusing on the formation of syn-vicinal diol.
Happy Learning!
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By understanding these steps and using the tools effectively, students will be better equipped to tackle stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry.
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