CHEM263 Midterm: CHEM 263 UofA Chem163 Midterm 2000
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Dr. john c. vederas: structure and nomenclature - 55 points , draw structures for which names are given, or name the given structures by any correct (systematic or common) nomenclature. Be sure to give cis or trans (or if appropriate z or e) or r or s assignment to the isomer where indicated by asterisks (***). (4 points each: phenyl vinyl ether, ethylene glycol (antifreeze, pyridine. *** 5. (a pheromone which induces interspecies mating of male cotton bollworms with female tobacco budworms thereby killing both) cis (or z) 11-hexadecen-1-ol: tetradeca-2,4-diyn-1-ol (a sperm attractant for coral polyps) S-6-ethoxy-1-dodecene: 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (tnt, determine whether the following pairs of structures are identical, structural isomers, diastereomers or enantiomers. (4 points each) 4: large amounts of estriol are produced by the human placenta during pregnancy. Unlike most female sex hormones, this compound can also be obtained from plant sources (e. g. pussywillows).
