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6. Which of the following will not readily dehydrate to an alkene when heated wi

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Question

6. Which of the following will not readily dehydrate to an alkene when heated with 25% aqueous sulfuric acid? 7. How many experimentally distinguishable allylic carbons does the molecule to the right have?
Please help! 5. What is the major isolated product of the following reaction? Na/NH3 (d) (E)/(Z) mixture of 3-hexenes 6. Which of the following will not readily dehydrate to an alkene when heated with 25% aqueous sulfuric acid? OH CH3 CHCH20% CH(OH)-C(CHs) CH(OH)CH(CH,)2 CH3 CH2CH2CH3 OH 7. How many experimentally distinguishable allylic carbons does the molecule to the right have? (a) Two(b) Three (c) Four (d) Five

Explanation / Answer

Ans 5 : (c)

The sodium metal gives off its electron and attacks the triple bond , forming a trans alkyl radical. Since the trans isomer is more stable than cis isomer, the trans alkene is formed as the product.

Ammonia is used as a solvent.

So trans-3-hexene is the major isolated product of the reaction.