Question

Compound X has the molecular formula C11H17N. Treatment of X with
benzenesulfonyl chloride in base gives no reaction. Acidification of the resulting mixture gives a
clear solution. The 1H NMR spectrum of X consists of:
triplet, δ 1.0
quartet, δ 2.5
singlet, δ 3.6 (2H)
multiplet, δ 7.3 (5H)
What is the open structure of this compound?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Compound X has the molecular formula C11H17N. Treatment of X with

benzenesulfonyl chloride in base gives no reaction. Acidification of the resulting mixture gives a

clear solution. The 1H NMR spectrum of X consists of:

triplet, δ 1.0

quartet, δ 2.5

singlet, δ 3.6 (2H)

multiplet, δ 7.3 (5H)

What is the open structure of this compound?