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Chapter 15.18, Problem 47P

How could you synthesize the following compounds starting with a carboxylic acid?

Chapter 15.18, Problem 47P, How could you synthesize the following compounds starting with a carboxylic acid?

Definition Definition Class of organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group ( - COOH ) and has a general formula R - COOH or R - CO 2 H , where R refers to the alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or other groups. They can undergo different chemical reactions, such as acid-base reactions, esterification, and oxidation. These are essential components of living organisms, playing important roles in metabolic processes, signaling, and as pharmaceuticals.

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Solution Summary: The author explains that nucleophilic acyl substitution occurs at carbonyl carbon due to the polarity of carboxylic acid. Propenoic acid and phenol react in acidic medium to produce the given compound

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