1) Which of the following reactions would result in formation of a carboxylic ac
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1) Which of the following reactions would result in formation of a carboxylic acid?
a) B and D
b) D only
c) A only
d) A, B, and D
2) How many different stereoisomers would be formed in the following reaction?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
3) Which set of reagents could be used in the reaction below?
a) LiAlH4 then Br2
b) NaBH4 then HBr
c) PBr3 then HBr
d) LiAlH4 then PBr3
4) Which of the following products would be produced from Swern oxidation of molecule 1 below?
a) A
b) B
c) D
d) No reaction occurs
Explanation / Answer
1 (B) Oxidation of a secondary alcohol with acidified sodium dichromate gives carboxylic acid.
2. Two stereoisomers (a pair of enantiomers ) will be formed.
3. The reagents used are b) NaBH4 then HBr.
4. The product will be the option c) i.e the product D
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