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What reagents are needed to convert each compound to benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) More than
Chapter 21, Problem 21.62(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
What reagents are needed to convert each compound to benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO)? More than one step may be required. a. C6H5CH2OH e. C6H5CH3 b. C6H5COCl f. C6H5CH CH2 c. C6H5COOCH3 g. C6H5CH NCH2CH2CH3 d. C6H5COOH h. C6H5CH(OCH2CH3)2
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QUESTION:
What reagents are needed to convert each compound to benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO)? More than one step may be required. a. C6H5CH2OH e. C6H5CH3 b. C6H5COCl f. C6H5CH CH2 c. C6H5COOCH3 g. C6H5CH NCH2CH2CH3 d. C6H5COOH h. C6H5CH(OCH2CH3)2
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
a. C6H5CH2OH - Reagents: (1) Potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7), (2) Sulfuric acid (H2SO4).
b. C6H5COCl - Reagents: (1) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), (2) Sodium borohydride (NaBH4).