Organic Chemistry 1. Please answer these two questions! Thank you! 1. TRUE OR FA

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Organic Chemistry 1. Please answer these two questions! Thank you!

1. TRUE OR FALSE:

Fluorene is easily oxidized to fluorenone because the benzylic hydrogen atoms are relatively acidic.

2. The workup for this reaction involves pouring the reaction mixture into a separatory funnel and separating the organic layer (toluene, d = 0.87 mL) and the aqueous layer. Which layer will be the bottom layer?

A. the organic layer, toluene (WRONG)

B. the aqueous layer

C. the solvents are miscible and no separation occurs.

Explanation / Answer

Answer:-

1) fluorene is easily oxidised to fluorenone because the benzylic hydrogen atoms are relatively acidic.

Answer:-TRUE.

2) Answer:-

C) the solvents are miscible and no separation occur.

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