Question

Construct a three-step synthesis of 3-bromocyclopentene from cyclopentane. Drag the appropriate items into the bins. Note that each bin should hold only one item, and not all reagents and structures will be used.

Answer 1

Concepts and reason

To synthesize 3-bromocyclopentene from cyclopentane by using the given list of reagents and products.

Fundamentals

Conversion of cyclopentane to 3-bromocyclopentene occurs in three steps. They are

1.Radical bromination

2.Elimination

3.Allylic bromination

The reaction is,

The reaction is,

The reaction is,

Ans:

Thus, the product formed when two moles of reactant ${\rm{(C}}{{\rm{l}}_{\rm{2}}})$ used is,