Chemistry 2430 - Quiz #6 - 10 points - Dr. Howard Black - Sept. 27, 2004 - KEY

1. (4 pts) Like all alkenes, the following one can be protonated on either sp2 carbon. Show the reactive intermediate that results from protonation of either C, and, if one intermediate is more stable than the other, circle it and explain your choice. The reaction, including two templates for the two intermediates, is provided for your convenience.

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2.
(8 pts) Complete the following reactions. If one product is produced predominantly, draw only that product. For some transformations, more than one step may be required.