Problems and exercisesThe target molecule
Exercise 1
Identify the functional groups, stereocentres and relationships between groups (1,2; 1,3…) in 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one. What reaction does its structure suggest?
Exercise 2
Ibuprofen contains a carboxylic acid. What limitations does that group impose if a Grignard reagent is involved in the synthesis? Give two ways of solving it.