10 Questions
What is the role of phosphorus tribromide (PBr3) in organic chemistry?
It is used to convert alcohols to alkyl bromides and carboxylic acids to acid bromides.
Which statement about ozone (O3) is correct?
It is an oxidizing agent used in the ozonolysis of alkenes and alkynes.
What is the role of nickel boride (Ni2B) in organic chemistry?
It is used as a reducing agent similar to the Lindlar's catalyst for converting alkynes to cis alkenes.
In the reductive ozonolysis of alkenes, which reagent is used to produce aldehydes or ketones?
Dimethyl sulfide or zinc (Zn)
Which reagent is used in the oxidative ozonolysis of alkynes to produce carboxylic acids?
Water or hydrogen peroxide
What type of compound is produced in the reductive ozonolysis of alkynes when dimethyl sulfide or zinc (Zn) is used?
Alpha dicarbonyl compounds
Which reagent is NOT used in the ozonolysis of alkenes or alkynes?
Nickel boride (Ni2B)
In the conversion of alcohols to alkyl bromides, which reagent is used?
Phosphorus tribromide (PBr3)
Which reagent is used in the conversion of carboxylic acids to acid bromides?
Phosphorus tribromide (PBr3)
In the Wolff-Kishner reaction, which reagent is used for converting carbonyl compounds to alkanes?
Hydrazine ($\ce{NH2NH2}$)
Test your knowledge on various organic chemistry reactions and reagents, including conversion of nitriles, bromination of carbonyl compounds, oxidation of monosaccharides, and more. Learn about the different methods and agents used in organic chemistry transformations.
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