Question

Question: Devise a synthesis of 1-methylcyclohexene oxide from methylcyclohexane. You may use any other required organic or inorganic reagents.

Short answer

In a radical reaction, one or two atoms are substituted by radicals (atoms with incomplete valence electrons) following a continuous step of the mechanism.

Step-by-step solution

Radical reactions

In a radical reaction, one or two atoms are substituted by radicals (atoms with incomplete valence electrons) following a continuous step of the mechanism.

Halogenations of alkanes

In halogenation of alkanes, a weaker C-H bond is broken, and a C-X bond is formed (X - Cl, Br, I).

 Step 3: Synthesis reaction

1. Halogenation of methylcyclohexane forms a C-Br bond.

2. The base eliminates HBr, and alkene is formed.