Indole

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Which hybridization state is each atom in indole?

  • sp
  • sp3d
  • sp2 (correct)
  • sp3

According to Huckel's rule, how many delocalized electrons are in indole?

  • 6
  • 8
  • 10 (correct)
  • 4

What is the synthesis method for indole known as Fischer Indole Synthesis?

  • Oxidation of an alcohol
  • Rearrangement of an arylhydrazone (correct)
  • Reduction of a ketone
  • Esterification of a carboxylic acid

What is the role of ZnCl2 in Fischer Indole Synthesis?

<p>Catalyst (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the synthesis of indole through Fischer Indole Synthesis?

<p>Rearomatization of aryl ring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a natural source of indole?

<p>Brussels sprouts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the industrial use of indole?

<p>Making scents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is produced by the decomposition of tryptophan in the intestines?

<p>Indican (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the substance found in vegetables that is used for the prevention of cancer?

<p>Indole-3-carbinol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reviewed indole-3-carbinol as?

<p>A cancer preventive agent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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