EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 20.5, Problem 10P
Interpretation Introduction
a) (CH3)3C CO2H from (CH3)3CCl
Interpretation:
How (CH3)3COOH can be prepared from (CH3)3CCl is to be shown.
Concept introduction:
The
To show:
How to prepare (CH3)3COOH from (CH3)3CCl.
Interpretation Introduction
b) CH3CH2CH2CO2H from CH3CH2CH2Br
Interpretation:
How CH3CH2CH2COOH can be prepared from CH3CH2CH2Br is to be shown.
Concept introduction:
The displacement of bromine in the alkyl halide by a cyanide group and the hydrolysis of the nitrile obtained will yield the acid required.
To show:
How to prepare CH3CH2CH2COOH from CH3CH2CH2Br.
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