CAREY: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
CAREY: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 6, Problem 39P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given nitrile is to be related to (-)-citronellol by a retrosynthetic analysis and the retrosynthesis is to be converted to a synthesis.

Concept introduction:

Retrosynthetic analysis is used to determine the possible steps and reagents for producing a particular compound from a given compound.

The best path is the one having the least number of steps.

SN2 reactions occur with carbon atoms having the least substituents and reaction takes place with inversion of configuration.

Aprotic solvents, good leaving groups, and good nucleophiles promote these reactions.

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