chapter 11 reactions Flashcards
1
Q
how do you cleave an ether
A
using HI or HBr
2
Q
ether + HI or HBr
A
the ether splits at the o and the I or BR adds on
3
Q
alkene + rcoooh
A
an epoxide forms with the o
4
Q
if there is an epoxide with an o at the center of epoxide . what was likely the starting material and the reagent
A
rcoooh was added to alkene
5
Q
what occurs when you treat an epoxide with h+
A
it forms a glycol that is recemic , with one oh up and the oh down
6
Q
epoxide + NH3
A
the nh2 attacks the less hindered side . the o goes to the more hindered side and the h joins it
7
Q
how to turn an epoxide into an alcohol
A
add LiAlH4
