Complete by Tuesday Feb 6
Name: _________________________________________ Problem Set 1
Section (circle one): 001 002 101 Due: 2/9/2024
1. Provide the IUPAC name for each of the following organic molecules.
a.
b.
c.
2. Draw structures for the following organic molecules, using the wedged/hashed line convention to
depict any stereochemical relationships between groups:
a. cis-3-ethylcyclobutane-1-carbaldehyde
b. (R)-1-chloro-6-iodo-6-methyloctan-3-one
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3. Examine the following transformations, and assign oxidation states to any carbon atoms that undergo
changes in bonding. Then, indicate whether each is a net oxidation or a net reduction or if no net
redox reaction has occurred with respect to the organic substrate. If a redox reaction did occur,
indicate how many electrons have been transferred.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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4. Predict the major organic product for each of the following reactions. Be sure to clearly indicate the
proper stereochemical relationships between groups (if appropriate), and write the word “racemic”
next to any compound that is formed as a racemic mixture.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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g.
h.
i.
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l.
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q.
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