Problems and exercisesConjugate (1,4) or Michael Addition
1. 1,2- or 1,4-addition?
Give the main product of the reaction of 2-cyclohexenone with: a) KCN and acetic acid; b) lithium dimethylcuprate and then H2O; c) methyllithium and then H2O; d) LiAlH4 and then H2O; e) H2, Pd/C.
2. Choosing the reagent
Which reagent would you use to convert 3-penten-2-one into: a) 4-methyl-2-hexanone; b) 3-methyl-4-hexen-3-ol?