Q1. (a) Q1. Assign the following compounds as aromatic, antiaromatic and non-aromatic: Cyclooctatetraene; cyclobutadiene; hν
(a) Q1. Assign the following compounds as aromatic, antiaromatic and non-aromatic: Cyclooctatetraene; cyclobutadiene; hν
(b)
(i) Predict the reaction mechanism and configuration of the excited state of the above reaction.
(ii) Using FMO approach, explain the reason for migration of hydrogen.
(c) Complete the following reactions with suitable mechanisms :
(d) Complete the following reaction sequence and give suitable mechanisms for the formation of the major products :
(e) Write the monomer unit of natural rubber. How can natural rubber and polyethene be identified by IR spectroscopy?