a. In the following transformation indicate whether the starting material has been oxidised, reduced or neither and explain your answer using oxidation state calculations. 0 a. Propose a synthetic route / reagents you would use to achieve the following transformation. You must show all intermediate structures. (Hint: more than one reaction step may be required) مه ملل

a. In the following transformation indicate whether the starting material has been oxidised, reduced or neither and explain your answer using oxidation state calculations. 0 a. Propose a synthetic route / reagents you would use to achieve the following transformation. You must show all intermediate structures. (Hint: more than one reaction step may be required) مه ملل

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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