Solomons

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Solomonss Organic Chemistry

• Quiz 2

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• Cyclic compounds of the general type shown here
  are called lactones. What functional group does a
  lactone contain?
• Identify all of the functional groups in
  Crixivan, an important drug in the treatment of
  AIDS.

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• The infrared spectrum of hex-1-yne exhibits a
  sharp absorption peak near 2100cm-1 due to CC
  stretching. However, hex-3-yne show no absorption
  in that region. Explain.
• Which compound in each of the following pairs
  would have the higher boiling point? Explain your
  answers.