Final Exam Flashcards
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Q
What does hydroboration-oxidation do?
A
Adds H and O to a double bond in a anti-markovnikov syn addtion reaction
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What form do most peroxyacids take, what do they form, and are they stereospecific?
A
Usually have a -CO3 group on them.
Form epoxides
Starting stereochemistry is retained (trans stays trans, etc.)
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What is the iodotest used for?
A
It is the haloform reaction and tests for methyl (CH3) groups
