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Organic Chemistry I, C306: Alkenes
Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) How many elements of unsaturation are implied by the molecular formula below?
(I) C6H12? A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3 E) 4
(II) C5H5NO2? A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3 E) 4
2) What two atomic orbitals or hybrid atomic orbitals overlap to form the C=C π bond in ethylene?
A) C sp3 + C sp3 B) C sp3 + C sp2 C) C p + C p D) C sp2 + C p E) C sp2 + C sp2
3) Using Saytzeff's rule, choose the most stable alkene among the following.
A) 4-methylcyclohexene B) 3-methylcyclohexene C) 1-methylcyclohexene
D) They are all of equal stability according to Saytzeff's rule.
Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper.
4) Provide the proper IUPAC name for the alkene shown below.
(I) CH=CHCH2CH2CH2CH3
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5) Draw an acceptable structure for:
1,2-dimethylcyclohexene. (Z)-2-chloro-4-ethylhex-2-ene. 4-phenylbut-1-ene.
6) Describes the geometry (E or Z) about the carbon-carbon double bond in the alkenes below?
7) Does the alkene shown below violate Bredt's rule? explane for each
8) Draw and name all alkenes which have the molecular formula C6H12
