CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry 15/12/2023
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ASSIGNMENT 1
Reactions of Alkyl Halides
Due Date: 22/12/2023 Friday 14:00
You can work as pairs (group of 2 students); don’t forget to put your names on the
assignment.
Please bring your answer sheet to my office until due date.
1. (48 pts) According to the following table, for each reaction, determine which type of
reaction(s) will take place (SN1, SN2, E1, E2) and draw the product(s) indicating major
or minor, if applicable.
2. (20 pts) Give the structure of the major product of the following reaction
Reaction
Alkyl Halide
Nucleophile/Base
1
CH3CH2O-
2
tBuO-
3
H2O
4
CH3CH2O-
5
CH3CH2O-
6
tBuO-
