Chapter 20, Problem 31P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Starting with benzene or toluene, the given compounds are to be synthesized by using diazonium salts as intermediates.

Concept introduction:

A group of organic compounds containing the $\text{R}-{\text{N}}_2{}^{+}{\text{X}}^{-}$ functional group, in which $\text{R}$ represents an organic group and $\text{X}$ represents an inorganic or organic anion, is known as a diazonium compound or diazonium salt.

Toluene consists of a ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$ group linked to a phenyl group. It is considered an aromatic hydrocarbon.