Question: Please answer the 5 questions below 1. Write out the mechanism for the conversion of 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol to 2-chloro-2- methylbutane. 2. Under acidic conditions, methanol and

Please answer the 5 questions below

1. Write out the mechanism for the conversion of 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol to 2-chloro-2- methylbutane.

2. Under acidic conditions, methanol and ethanol will react and form 3 products. Draw them.

3. Using the Williamson Method, propose a synthesis of tert-butyl methyl ether from alcohols of 4 carbons or less. Show all steps and reagents.

4. Show how to convert (R)-2-butanol into (S)-2-iodobutane as the only product.

5. Predict the product of the reaction of 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol with H 2 SO 4 and write the mechanism for this reaction.

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