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3.18: Additional Problems

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\)

    Synthesize the following compounds starting from acetone.

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    Answer

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{2}\)

    Researchers are investigating cyclohexenone derivatives as potential inhibitors for esterases. Below is a scheme for the synthesis of several of these derivatives. Fill in the boxes with the appropriate intermediates or reagents.

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    Below is another derivative that they made. Provide a mechanism (make sure to draw arrows) for the following reaction:

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    Answer

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\)

    Fill in the product or reagent for each of the following transformations. Remember there is always an acidic workup assumed.

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    Answer

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{4}\)

    Fill in the blanks in the following synthesis. Includes addition to carbonyls (anionic nucleophiles).

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    Answer

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{5}\)

    Fill in the blanks in the following synthesis. Includes addition of nucleophiles to carbonyls (anionic nucleophiles, enolates, ylides).

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    Answer

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{6}\)

    Fill in the blanks in the following synthesis. Includes addition of nucleophiles to carbonyls (anionic nucleophiles, enolates).

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    Answer

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{7}\)

    Fill in the blanks in the following synthesis. Includes addition of nucleophiles to carbonyls (anionic nucleophiles, enolates, ylides).

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    Answer

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{8}\)

    Fill in the blanks in the following synthesis. Includes addition of nucleophiles to carbonyls (anionic nucleophiles, enolates, conjugate additions, carboxyloid substitutions).

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    Answer

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{9}\)

    Fill in the blanks in the following synthesis. Includes addition of nucleophiles to carbonyls (anionic nucleophiles, enolates, conjugate addition).

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    Answer

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