Question 1
Which one of the reaction sequences shown will yield 2,2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione?




◦ I
◦ II
◦ III
◦ IV
◦ II and IV
Question 2
What reagents are needed to carry out the conversion shown?

◦ 1. NaOCH
2CH
3; 2. CH
3I; 4. H
3O
+, heat
◦ 1. NaOCH
2CH
3; 2. NaOCH
2CH
3; 3. CH
3CH
2Br; 4. H
2SO
4◦ 1. NaOCH
2CH
3; 2. CH
3Br; 3. H
3O
+, heat
◦ 1. NaOCH
2CH
3; 2. NaOCH
2CH
3; 3. CH
3Br; 4. H
3O
+, heat
◦ 1. NaOCH
2CH
3; 2. CH
3Br