Reaction of C 3 H 5 Cl (Problem 58, spectrum A) with Cl 2 in H 2
Question:
Reaction of C3H5Cl (Problem 58, spectrum A) with Cl2 in H2O gives rise to two products, both C3H6Cl2O, whose spectra are shown in B and C. Reaction of either of these products with KOH yields the same molecule C3H5ClO (spectrum D, next page). The insets show expansions of some of the multiplets. The IR spectrum reveals bands at 720 and 1260 cm-1 and the absence of signals between 1600 and 1800 cm-1 and between 3200 and 3700 cm-1.
(a) Deduce the structures of the compounds giving rise to spectra B, C, and D.
(b) Why does reaction of the starting chloride compound with Cl2 in H2O give two isomeric products?
(c) Write mechanisms for the formation of the product C3H5ClO from both isomers of C3H6Cl2O.
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Organic Chemistry structure and function
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