Organic Chemistry Answers

What is electronegativity

describe the distillation method used for cracking of dicyclopentene

outline the mechanism which occurs between 1,3-butadiene and maleic anhydride

1. Using at least 1 orbital overlap diagram, explain why benzene undergoes substitution reactions instead of 3 addition reactions.
2. In your own words, explain what is meant by “functional groups” and why alkyl groups aren’t considered functional.
3. Show the condensation reaction between pentanedioic acid and ethane-1,2-diol to form a polyester.
4. Draw the protein strand below as a structural diagram.  Highlight the peptide linkages.

what is the hybridisation of NO2

briefly outline the stepwise reaction routes for the preparation of (2R,3S)-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid

Define changes of the properties when stretching of the polymer chain is performed.

CH3CH=CH2 + HBr

Draw and name both possible products and indicate which is the major product and which is the minor product

Draw and name the product(s) of each incomplete reaction. Indicate what type of reaction is shown.

a. CH3CH2COOH + [H]

b. CH3CH2COOH + HOCH3 H2SO4/heat

c. CH3CH2CH2OH H2SO4/heat 

Give an example of a reaction using a 2 carbon molecule that could be classified as both an addition and a reduction reaction draw, name and explain