[al]

hi everyone i have my final asignment due in two weeks time and i am down to the finally question and i must say i am stumped. Here is the question and maybe someone can help me out.

Draw the structure and give an acceptable name for compounds A through G in the reaction schemes below:

Toluene + NBS + CCl4 --> A + Li --> B + CuI --> C + CH3CH2CH2Br --> D

PhHC=CHPh + Br2+ CCl4 --> E + 2NaNH3 + NH3 --> F + H + Pd/C --> G

so far i have the following compound figured out (i think)

A= Alpha-bromotoluene
B=
C=
D=
E=
F=
G=

I will post more answers here when i figuer them out

[dexangeles]

You need to know wat type of reactions they are...


Toluene + NBS + CCl4 --> A  (similar to allylic reaction)
A + Li --> B (seems to be an organometallic reagent synthesis -- i believe it should be 2Li though)
B + CuI --> C (another organometallic synthesis - should be 2B + CuI)
C + CH3CH2CH2Br --> D (this usually accompanies the above reaction of organocopper)


PhHC=CHPh + Br2+ CCl4 --> E (simple alkene reaction, it forms something vicinal)
E + 2NaNH3 + NH3 --> F (hint: elimination to form..)
F + H + Pd/C --> G (this reaction should be self explanatory)


sorry I can't give the answers
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[al]

sorry it has been awhile from the last time i posted on this question but this is what i have any help such as corrections or with the naming would be appreciated