Chapter 18, Problem 18.22P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Two reaction sequences to synthesize ${\text{4-methoxy-3}}^{\text{'}}\text{-methylbiphenyl}$ from p-bromoanisole and m-bromotoulene is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Suzuki coupling reaction is a reaction in which an aryl or vinylic boronic acid is coupled to an aryl or vinylic iodide or bromide. It is a $\text{Pd}\left(\text{0}\right)$ catalysed reaction. This reaction can be used to prepare biaryls, aryl-substituted alkenes, and conjugated alkenes.