Chapter 20, Problem 20.67P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Mechanism and synthesis of the given compound from compounds containing two carbon atoms is to be proposed.

Concept introduction:

A synthesis may be designed by thinking in the reverse direction, from the product to the starting compound, in a method called retrosynthesis. Retrosynthesis involves starting with the product and determining a suitable precursor from which it can be synthesized, without considering specific reactions. The precursor must be a simpler molecule, which may or may not have a close structural relation to the target molecule. This process is repeated until an easily available precursor is reached. Each of these steps is called a transform.