A student is performing an acid-base extraction on unknown compounds, and she extracts the organic layer with 5% HCI solution and separates off the aqueous layer. She then adds sodium hydroxide solution to the aqueous layer and observes a white precipitate. Which of the following functional group(s) is most likely in the precipitated compound?

A student is performing an acid-base extraction on unknown compounds, and she extracts the organic layer with 5% HCI solution and separates off the aqueous layer. She then adds sodium hydroxide solution to the aqueous layer and observes a white precipitate. Which of the following functional group(s) is most likely in the precipitated compound?

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Chapter11: Ethers, Epoxides, And Sulfides

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Problem 11.31P: Show reagents and experimental conditions to synthesize the following compounds from 1-propanol (any...

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