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Identify the relationship between these two structures.
Identify the relationship between these two structures.
- Diastereomers (correct)
- Enantiomers
- The same compound
- Unrelated compounds
What is the relationship of the following two structures?
What is the relationship of the following two structures?
- Constitutional isomers
- Identical (correct)
- Enantiomers
- Diastereomers
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the following structure?
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the following structure?
- (S)-3-ethyl-2-methylpentane
- (R)-3-ethyl-2-methylpentane
- (R)-3-ethyl-2-methylhexane (correct)
- (S)-3-ethyl-2-methylhexane
Identify the relationship between these two structures.
Identify the relationship between these two structures.
What is the relationship between the following two molecules?
What is the relationship between the following two molecules?
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
What is the relationship between the following two compounds?
What is the relationship between the following two compounds?
What is the specific rotation of pure (S)-carvone if a sample of (R)-carvone of 85% ee has a specific rotation of −54?
What is the specific rotation of pure (S)-carvone if a sample of (R)-carvone of 85% ee has a specific rotation of −54?
If the specific rotation for Crestor (rosuvastatin) is +100, what would be the specific rotation for the stereoisomer shown at the right?
If the specific rotation for Crestor (rosuvastatin) is +100, what would be the specific rotation for the stereoisomer shown at the right?
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
What is the relationship between the two structures shown?
What is the relationship between the two structures shown?
What is the specific rotation of a sample of carvone that is an equal mixture of the R and S enantiomers?
What is the specific rotation of a sample of carvone that is an equal mixture of the R and S enantiomers?
Identify the relationship between these two structures.
Identify the relationship between these two structures.
What is the relationship of the following two structures?
What is the relationship of the following two structures?
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the following structure?
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the following structure?
Identify the relationship between these two structures.
Identify the relationship between these two structures.
What is the relationship between the following two molecules?
What is the relationship between the following two molecules?
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
What is the relationship of the following two structures?
What is the relationship of the following two structures?
What is the relationship between the following two compounds?
What is the relationship between the following two compounds?
What is the specific rotation of pure (S)-carvone if a sample of (R)-carvone of 85% ee has a specific rotation of −54?
What is the specific rotation of pure (S)-carvone if a sample of (R)-carvone of 85% ee has a specific rotation of −54?
If the specific rotation for Crestor (rosuvastatin) is known to be +100, what would be the specific rotation for the stereoisomer shown at the right?
If the specific rotation for Crestor (rosuvastatin) is known to be +100, what would be the specific rotation for the stereoisomer shown at the right?
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
How many distinct signals would appear in the (proton-decoupled) 13C NMR spectrum for the following compound?
How many distinct signals would appear in the (proton-decoupled) 13C NMR spectrum for the following compound?
What is the relationship between the two structures shown?
What is the relationship between the two structures shown?
What is the percentage of the R enantiomer in a sample of carvone that has a specific rotation of 30, given that the specific rotation of (R)-carvone is −61?
What is the percentage of the R enantiomer in a sample of carvone that has a specific rotation of 30, given that the specific rotation of (R)-carvone is −61?
What is the specific rotation of a sample of carvone that is an equal mixture of the R and S enantiomers? (R)- carvone has a specific rotation of −61.
What is the specific rotation of a sample of carvone that is an equal mixture of the R and S enantiomers? (R)- carvone has a specific rotation of −61.
What is the relationship between the following two molecules?
What is the relationship between the following two molecules?
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
Identify the relationship between the following two structures.
What is the relationship between the following two compounds?
What is the relationship between the following two compounds?
How many distinct resonances would appear in the (proton-decoupled) 13C NMR spectrum for the following compound?
How many distinct resonances would appear in the (proton-decoupled) 13C NMR spectrum for the following compound?
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the following structure?
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the following structure?
What is the percentage of the R enantiomer in a sample of carvone that has a specific rotation of −20, given that the specific rotation of (R)-carvone is −61?
What is the percentage of the R enantiomer in a sample of carvone that has a specific rotation of −20, given that the specific rotation of (R)-carvone is −61?
How many possible stereoisomers are there for Crestor (rosuvastatin), a medication used to reduce cholesterol?
How many possible stereoisomers are there for Crestor (rosuvastatin), a medication used to reduce cholesterol?
Which of the following describes the effect of a catalyst on a reaction?
Which of the following describes the effect of a catalyst on a reaction?
What is wrong with the following mechanism?
What is wrong with the following mechanism?
What pattern of curved arrow pushing represents the second step of this reaction?
What pattern of curved arrow pushing represents the second step of this reaction?
Identify the electrophilic site in the following molecule.
Identify the electrophilic site in the following molecule.
What type of bond cleavage does the following reaction involve?
What type of bond cleavage does the following reaction involve?
Flashcards
Diastereomers
Diastereomers
Stereoisomers that are not mirror images.
Enantiomers
Enantiomers
Stereoisomers that are mirror images.
Identical Compounds
Identical Compounds
Structurally the same with same physical properties.
(R)-3-ethyl-2-methylhexane
(R)-3-ethyl-2-methylhexane
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Stereochemistry
Stereochemistry
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Specific Rotation
Specific Rotation
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Enantiomeric Excess (ee)
Enantiomeric Excess (ee)
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Pure (S)-carvone
Pure (S)-carvone
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Equal Mixture
Equal Mixture
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13C NMR Signals
13C NMR Signals
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Constitutional Isomers
Constitutional Isomers
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Catalysts
Catalysts
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Transition States
Transition States
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Entropy Changes
Entropy Changes
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Proton Transfer
Proton Transfer
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Nucleophilic Attacks
Nucleophilic Attacks
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SN1 vs. SN2
SN1 vs. SN2
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Strong Nucleophiles
Strong Nucleophiles
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Protic Solvents
Protic Solvents
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Aprotic Solvents
Aprotic Solvents
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Reactants and Functional Groups
Reactants and Functional Groups
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Rearrangement in Solvolysis
Rearrangement in Solvolysis
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Structure-Rate Relationship
Structure-Rate Relationship
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Electrophilic Sites
Electrophilic Sites
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Mechanisms of Reaction
Mechanisms of Reaction
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Study Notes
Diastereomers and Enantiomers
- Diastereomers are stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other.
- Enantiomers are stereoisomers that are mirror images.
- Identical compounds are structurally the same and have the same physical properties.
IUPAC Nomenclature
- (R)-3-ethyl-2-methylhexane is the correct IUPAC name based on stereochemistry.
- Identify stereochemistry and carbon chain length for accurate naming.
Specific Rotations
- Specific rotation can help determine chirality and optical purity.
- If (R)-carvone has a specific rotation of -54 and is 85% ee (enantiomeric excess), the specific rotation of pure (S)-carvone is calculated to be 64.
- The specific rotation for an equal mixture of (R) and (S) carvone is 0.
NMR Spectroscopy
- Distinct signals in 13C NMR spectrums indicate unique carbon environments; for certain compounds, the expected signals can vary significantly.
Isomer Relationships
- Constitutional isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different connectivity.
- Understanding the relationships between structures, such as diastereomers, enantiomers, and identical compounds, is crucial for stereochemistry.
Catalysis and Reaction Kinetics
- Catalysts lower the energy of activation, thus increasing reaction rates without altering the equilibrium constant.
- Transition states represent high-energy points that are not isolable intermediates.
Entropy and Gibbs Free Energy
- Entropy changes can be positive or negative depending on the reaction conditions, such as ring closures which typically have a negative ΔS due to restrictions on rotation.
Mechanisms of Reaction
- Proton transfer, nucleophilic attacks, and loss of leaving groups are key steps in organic reaction mechanisms.
- Identifying the electrophilic and nucleophilic sites in molecules helps predict reaction pathways.
Substitution and Elimination Reactions
- SN1 and SN2 mechanisms differ in their pathways; SN1 is unimolecular while SN2 is bimolecular.
- Strong nucleophiles in aprotic solvents favor SN2 reactions over SN1, which can be influenced by the degree of substitution of the alkyl halide.
Reaction Conditions
- Specific solvents can facilitate reaction mechanisms; protic solvents can stabilize carbocations in SN1 processes, whereas aprotic solvents enhance SN2 reactivity.
- Identifying the functional groups and the structure of the molecules involved is important for understanding reactivity in organic chemistry.
Additional Concepts
- Rearrangement during solvolysis can occur when more stable carbocations are formed.
- It is crucial to understand the influence of structure on the rate and mechanism of reactions in organic chemistry.
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Test your knowledge of organic chemistry concepts with these flashcards focusing on structural relationships like diastereomers and enantiomers. This quiz is designed to help you understand complex relationships between compounds and IUPAC nomenclature. Perfect for students preparing for their second exam in organic chemistry.
