Chapter 12, Problem 61P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Synthesis of the compound A from given starting material and other inorganic and organic reagents is to be devised.

Concept introduction: The reaction in which two molecules combines to form one molecule with the loss of small molecule such as water; hydrogen halide is known as condensation reaction.

The metal hydride reagents are good reducing agents such as ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$. They can be used to reduce carbonyl compounds, conjugated double or triple bonds and $\text{C}-\text{X}$ bond in alkyl halides and epoxides.