The Wittig reaction involves coupling between a phosphonium ylide and a carbonyl-containing molecule. If a chemist wants to use the Wittig reaction to synthesize 2-methyl-2-butene, which reactants should be used? Use the graded interactive module below to explore the reactivity and mechanism of the Wittig reaction and to construct the target product molecule. Click and drag a reactant molecule from each column onto the reaction stage. Note the mechanism of the reaction and the obtained products. After constructing a product compound, use the Reset button to try again or click on Check Answer to assess your product.

You encounter a solution that is acidic and you decide to test it by adding a small amount of a strong acid. the ph lowers slightly but is approximately unchanged, and still remains acidic. what can you say about the solution? a. it is a buffer solution. b. it is not a buffer solution it is a strong acid solution. d. the solution has been neutralized. e. the solution has excess acid present

The scheme below is from a series of reactions that are part of a synthesis of vitamin a. answer the following questions with reference to this scheme. (i) what is "reagent a"? (ii) draw a step-by-step mechanism which explains the formation of compound c from compound b (iii) which reagents would you use to form compound e from compounds c and d (reagents b and c)? for each reagent suggested above in (ii) explain the role of the reagent in the reaction to (iv) form compound e. you may wish to do this by drawing a mechanism. 1. addition of reagent a но reagent a 2. н, о" thо oh нон-с compound a. compound b. compound c .ch-оh 1. reagent b "сно 2. reagent c сh oh compound e. compound d.

In which situation can a mixture always be called a solution