Camphor (C10H16O) is a natural compound found in the wood of camphor laurel, an

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Camphor (C10H16O) is a natural compound found in the wood of camphor laurel, an evergreen native to southeast Asia. Borneol (C10H18O) and isoborneol (C10H18O) are similar to camphor, but are alcohols instead of a ketone. The difference between borneol and isoborneol is the stereogenic arrangement of the hydroxyl group.

Predict the major product or products when camphor participates in the reactions below.

1)  Camphor   H2/Ni--->    A) Borneol   B) Isoborneol  C) Both

2)  Camphor   1.LiAlH4/2.(CH3)2CHOH--->    A) Borneol   B) Isoborneol  C) Both

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Explanation / Answer

1 is both

2 is isoborneol

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