Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Synthesis of n-pentane from 1-Bromo propane should be shown.
Concept Introduction:
Target molecule is nothing but the desired product.
Terminal
The acetylide carbanion is a good nucleophile and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions (usually
3o alkyl halides are more likely to undergo elimination.
One or both of the terminal H atoms in ethylene (acetylene)
The product is also an alkyne; it can also undergo the other reactions.
(b)
Interpretation:
Synthesis of 2-pentanone from 1-Bromo propane should be shown.
Concept Introduction:
Target molecule is nothing but the desired product.
Terminal alkynes are unusual for simple hydrocarbons in that they can be deprotonated (pKa = 26) using an appropriate base to generate a carbanion.
The acetylide carbanion is a good nucleophile and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions (usually
3o alkyl halides are more likely to undergo elimination.
One or both of the terminal H atoms in ethylene (acetylene)
The product is also an alkyne; it can also undergo the other reactions.
(c)
Interpretation:
Synthesis of Pentanal from 1-Bromo propane should be shown.
Concept Introduction:
Target molecule is nothing but the desired product.
Terminal alkynes are unusual for simple hydrocarbons in that they can be deprotonated (pKa = 26) using an appropriate base to generate a carbanion.
The acetylide carbanion is a good nucleophile and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions (usually
3o alkyl halides are more likely to undergo elimination.
One or both of the terminal H atoms in ethylene (acetylene)
The product is also an alkyne; it can also undergo the other reactions.
(d)
Interpretation:
Synthesis of 1, 2-epoxypentane from 1-Bromo propane should be shown.
Concept Introduction:
Target molecule is nothing but the desired product.
Terminal alkynes are unusual for simple hydrocarbons in that they can be deprotonated (pKa = 26) using an appropriate base to generate a carbanion.
The acetylide carbanion is a good nucleophile and can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions (usually
3o alkyl halides are more likely to undergo elimination.
One or both of the terminal H atoms in ethylene (acetylene)
The product is also an alkyne; it can also undergo the other reactions.
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