Problem 13. Write a bond-line formula for each of the following compounds. (a) (E)-1,4-dibromopent-2-ene (b) (R)-3-chloro-2-methylbut-l-ene...
Problem 13. Write a bond-line formula for each of the following compounds. (a) (E)-1,4-dibromopent-2-ene (b) (R)-3-chloro-2-methylbut-l-ene Problem 14. You have the task of preparing styrene (C.HSCH=CH;) by dehydrohalogenation of either 1- bromo-2-phenylethane or 1-bromo-1-phenylethane using KOH in ethanol at reflux temperature. Which halide would you choose as your starting material to give the better yield of the alkene Explain your answer. Problem 15. The reactions below are unlikely to occur as described. Predict the true major product and the reaction pathway. If no reaction will occur, explain. A) CH3CH2OH y evening ot anar a la NaCN c Br NC acetone