Chapter 7, Problem 7.57AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The consistency of the accepted mechanism for reaction in which $\text{1-methylcyclohexene}$ undergoes hydration in ${\text{D}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ to yield a mixture of diastereomers with the stereochemical results is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

Those compounds which have the same molecular formula but have different arrangements of atoms are known as isomers. The phenomenon is termed as isomerism. The isomers are generally classified as structural isomers and stereoisomers. Stereoisomers are further divided into two categories diastereomers and enantiomers.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The reason as to why ${\text{D}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ must be used instead of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ to investigate the stereo selectivity of the hydration addition reaction is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The stereospecific transformation is a type of organic conversion in which the product has a specific stereochemistry. The specific stereochemistry of the product results due to some specific conditions. In absence of these specific conditions the stereochemistry of the product changes. Every stereospecific transformation has a specific mechanism.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The isotopic substitution that could be made in $\text{1-methylcyclohexene}$ to allow investigation of the stereo-selectivity of the addition with ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The stereospecific transformation is a type of organic conversion in which the product has a specific stereochemistry. The specific stereochemistry of the product results due to some specific conditions. In absence of these specific conditions the stereochemistry of the product changes. Every stereospecific transformation has a specific mechanism.