Question

1,3,5,7-Cyclooctatetraene, C8H8, is an unusual hydrocarbon in that it reacts with exactly 2 equivalents of potassium to give A, C8H8K2, which can be isolated as a white solid. A exhibits a single proton NMR signal. Draw the structure of A

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The main assignment here is to provide the structure of A. But before that, let us explain briefly some certain things:

The proton NMR (1H) gives data about the quantity of non-identical protons present in the structure. The resonance frequency is seen regarding the standard compound (0 ppm), which is addressed as a chemical shift. The same protons have equal value of chemical shift.

The protons that are available in a similar environment are addressed as comparable protons and the protons with various conditions are called non-identical protons.

However, from the image below, we can see the reaction of the compound 1,3,5,7-cyclooctatetraene resulting in 2 equivalents of potassium forming an aromatic dianion.