Exam 7: Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes; Elimination

Provide the reagents necessary for carrying out the transformation of 2-methylheptane to 2-methylhept-2-ene.

Provide the proper IUPAC name for the alkene shown below.

By what mechanism does cyclohexanol react when treated in sulfuric acid and what compound results?

Provide an acceptable name for (CH₃CH₂)₂CHCH₂CH=CH₂.

Does the alkene shown below violate Bredt's rule?

Provide the structure of the monomer from which PVC or poly(vinyl chloride) is made.

Circle all atoms that are coplanar in the molecule below.

Provide the structure of the major organic product of the reaction below.

Provide the structure of the major organic product of the reaction below.

Name the alkene shown. Be sure to include the appropriate E or Z label necessary.

Provide the structure of (Z)-1-chloro-1-fluoro-1-butene.

The compound produced when 3-methylpent-2-ene undergoes hydrogenation in the presence of a platinum catalyst is ________.

How many elements of unsaturation are implied by the molecular formula

Propose a detailed, step-by-step mechanism for the reaction pathway shown below.

Alkenes ________.

Identify the major product of the reaction below.

One of the products that results when 3-bromopentane is heated in methanol is pent-2-ene. Draw the reaction and provide a mechanism.

Which of the indicated carbon-carbon bonds is shorter?

Compare the relative heats of hydrogenation of cyclobutene and cyclopentene and explain the difference in magnitude.

Name the alkene shown. Be sure to include the appropriate E or Z label necessary.