Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: Aspernomine, a natural product isolated from the fungus Aspergillus nomius,

Aspernomine, a natural product isolated from the fungus Aspergillus nomius, was found to be an antiinsectan (it protects against predation by insects). a. Two of the six-membered rings are represente...

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Q: Phakellin (3), a natural product isolated from marine organisms,

Phakellin (3), a natural product isolated from marine organisms, has been studied for its potential use as an antibiotic agent. During studies aimed at developing a strategy for the synthesis of phake...

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Q: Crude extracts from the ginkgo tree, Ginkgo biloba, have been

Crude extracts from the ginkgo tree, Ginkgo biloba, have been used for centuries to alleviate symptoms associated with asthma. There are four principal components of Ginkgo extracts, called ginkgolide...

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Q: The pKa of the most acidic CH2 group in each of the

The pKa of the most acidic CH2 group in each of the following compounds was measured in DMSO as solvent. Given the data above, determine which of the following two compounds (5 or 6) is more acidic b...

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Q: In the following compound, identify each C=C unit as

In the following compound, identify each C=C unit as cis, trans, or not stereoisomeric.

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Q: Identify the number of stereoisomers that are possible for a compound with

Identify the number of stereoisomers that are possible for a compound with the following constitution: H2C=CHCH2CH2CH2CH=CH2.

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Q: Compound X and compound Y are constitutional isomers with the molecular formula

Compound X and compound Y are constitutional isomers with the molecular formula C5H10. Compound X possesses a carbon-carbon double bond in the trans configuration, while compound Y possesses a carbon-...

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Q: Identify all chiral centers in each of the following compounds:

Identify all chiral centers in each of the following compounds:

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Q: Draw all constitutional isomers with the molecular formula C4H9Br and identify the

Draw all constitutional isomers with the molecular formula C4H9Br and identify the isomer(s) that possess chiral centers.

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Q: Do you expect the following compound to be chiral? Explain your

Do you expect the following compound to be chiral? Explain your answer (consider whether this compound is superimposable on its mirror image).

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