Weekly Check Problems
October 19 – November 01, 2020
1. For each pair, indicate which one would undergo the indicated reaction faster.
2. What is the difference between a protic and an aprotic solvent?
3. For substitution reactions (SN1 and SN2), how is the rate of reaction influenced?
4. Provide two methods for the synthesis of the following compound. Which one is better? Explain.
5. Will the following reaction produce the desired compound? Why?
6. Why is a tosylate a good leaving group?
7. Predict the products for the following transformations.
8. Provide a reasonable mechanism for the following:
