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The following pseudo-syntheses (guaranteed not to work)
Chapter 3, Problem 58SP(choose chapter or problem)
The following pseudo-syntheses (guaranteed not to work) exemplify a common conceptual error.
(a) What is the conceptual error implicit in these syntheses?
(b) Propose syntheses that are more likely to succeed.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
(CH_{3})_{3}C-Br
CH_{3}OH
(CH_{3})_{3}C^+
Br^-
Na^{+} ^{-}OCH_{3}
(CH_{3})_{3}C-OCH_{3}
OH
H_{2}SO_{4}
OH_{2}
Na+ -OCH3
OCH3+H2O
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
The following pseudo-syntheses (guaranteed not to work) exemplify a common conceptual error.
(a) What is the conceptual error implicit in these syntheses?
(b) Propose syntheses that are more likely to succeed.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
(CH_{3})_{3}C-Br
CH_{3}OH
(CH_{3})_{3}C^+
Br^-
Na^{+} ^{-}OCH_{3}
(CH_{3})_{3}C-OCH_{3}
OH
H_{2}SO_{4}
OH_{2}
Na+ -OCH3
OCH3+H2O
ANSWER:
Solution 58SP