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A reaction of an unknown alkene with meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (MCPBA) in dichloromethane followed by hydrolysis with H2O/H+ yielded, as the major product, a racemic mixture of (2S, 3S) and (2R, 3R)-3-methylpentan-2,3-diol. What is the specific structure of the alkene used in the reaction?

What is the major organic product formed in the following reaction?

Classify the following molecule as and E isomer, a Z isomer, or neither. Write your answer in the text box below using capital letters. 

Which of the following does characterize a more highly substituted carbocation? I.  Forms more rapidly than less highly substituted carbocationsII. Forms product more slowly than less highly substituted carbocationsIII. Has a smaller ΔGŧ (activation energy) than less highly substituted carbocationsIV. Is more stable than less highly substituted carbocations  

When an alkene is subjected to treatment with Hg(OAc)2 in methanol followed by reaction with NaBH4, what new class of compound is formed?

In the following ozonolysis reaction, if we start with optically pure S-enantiomer, the product(s) obtained will be  

For the following problem, use a separate sheet of paper for your answers and then upload your answers at the following link:   https://canvas.dccc.edu/courses/28473/assignments/571797   Your work must be shown for full credit.   1. Provide the major organic product(s) for each of the following reactions. Show any relevant stereochemistry.  a.           b.          c.            d.          e.    

Which of the following isomers is the most stable alkene? Write your answer in the text box below.                 A                          B                                    C                                   D

Which of the following alkenes reacts with HCl at the slowest rate? A.   B.           C..   D.    E.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

What reagents are necessary to cause the following transformation?                                       —————–>