Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

Methoxetamine is a ketamine derivative used in pharmaceuticals.
(a(i))

What is methoxetamine’s molecular formula?

(a(ii))

On the diagram above, circle any chiral centres in methoxetamine.

(a(iii))

Name two functional groups in methoxetamine other than the aryl group.

(b(i))

In the table, complete the structure of the compound produced when methoxetamine reacts with $\text{LiAlH}_4$. State the type of reaction.

(b(ii))

In the table, complete the structure of the compound produced when methoxetamine reacts with $\text{HCl(aq)}$. State the type of reaction.

(b(iii))

In the table, complete the structure of the compound produced when methoxetamine reacts with $\text{CH}_3\text{COCl}$. State the type of reaction.

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