Chapter 21, Problem 118CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A mechanism has to be drawn consistent with the given transformation:

Concept Introduction:

The given transformation is:

 For any given transformation, the following mandatory observations have to be made clear to predict the synthetic scheme:

• Observe whether there is any change in the carbon skeleton.
• Observe whether there is any change in the location of the functional group.
• Predict the synthetic scheme in such a way that these two observations have to be achieved within the minimum chemo selective steps.