Chapter 13, Problem 2LGP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conversion of $2-\text{methyl}-2-\text{butene}$ into $2-\text{methyl}-1,3-\text{butadiene}$ and ethylbenzene into $3-\text{phenylacrylonitrile}$ and the product of the Diels Alder reaction is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

▸ The reagent NBS is used for the allylic bromination of the alkene and the mechanism of the reaction involves the formation of free radicals.

▸ The dehydrohalogenation of halo alkene takes place in the presence of a base like KOH to form the alkene as a product.

▸ The process in which the alkene is treated with ammonia and oxygen for the formation of nitrile is known as Ammoxidation.

▸ A reaction in which dienes and dienophiles react with each other to form the cyclic compound is known as Diels Alder reaction.