Chapter 19, Problem 19.67P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A retrosynthesis of diphenadione has to be given.

Concept introduction:

Retro synthesis: It is a technique of planning an organic synthesis by the reverse approach. In this technique, the starting materials are obtained by cleaving the target molecule into logical synthons. Synthons are precursor fragments of the target compound when it is cleaved. Depending on the stability, the synthons are classified as logical and illogical synthons. Logical synthons are highly stable precursor fragments, and illogical synthons are less stable precursor fragments of the target compound.