Summary: CHM 7200 Organic Structures and Mechanisms Fall Term 2005
Problem Set 1: This problem set is now available at (www.blackboard.wayne.edu). It will be due
in class 7 days (09/16/05) from today (09/09/05). Grades will be administered as follows: 5
(exceptional effort), 4 (complete), 3 (incomplete or inadequate effort), 2 (poor effort), 0
(nonexistent). No late problem sets will be accepted.
1. Problem: Consider the structures XCH2­OH where X = OCH3 and F. What is the most
favorable conformation of each molecule? Illustrate the dihedral angle relationship along
the C­O bond. Why is it the most favorable conformation? Explain using FMO principles
learned in class.
2. Propose mechanisms for the following reactions.
R1
R2
O
HO
HO
H+ O
O
R1
R2
+ + 2O

Source: Andreana, Peter R. - Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University

Collections: Chemistry