Chem4 - Organic Synthesis

Question 1

For the reaction of propanal + HCN, name and draw the mechanism of the reaction and name the product of the reaction. Name the conditions required for the reaction (6)

Answer 1

Nucleophilic Addition (1)

Product: 2-hydroxybutanenitrile (1)

Room temperature (1)

Question 2

State the name of the reaction and reagent for propanone into propan-2-ol. Also state the condition of the reaction and draw the mechanism of the reaction (8)

Answer 2

Nucleophilic Addition (1)

LiAlH4 (aq) (1)

room temperature (1)

Question 3

Name the reagent and reaction condition required for propanoyl chloride to become propanamide. Also name the mechanism and draw the mechanism. (9)

Answer 3

Reagent: NH3 (1)

Conditions: Room Temperature (1)

Nucleophilic Addition-Elimination/Alkylation (1)