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Propose a synthesis for each of the following
Chapter 23, Problem 23.59(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Propose a synthesis for each of the following transformations: N O (a) COOH (b)
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Propose a synthesis for each of the following transformations: N O (a) COOH (b)
ANSWER:Step 1 of 8
(a) Synthesis of N-benzyl-N-methylacetamide:
Reaction of benzene with methyl chloride (using AlCl3 as a catalyst) produces toluene; free-radical bromination with NBS leads to benzyl bromide.