Complete the synthesis of isopropyl 2-phenylacetate from the starting material given (toluene). You must list out all reagents/solvents used and draw the intermediate structures. You do NOT have to draw the mechanisms. Y

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Complete the synthesis of isopropyl 2-phenylacetate from the starting material given (toluene).
You must list out all reagents/solvents used and draw the intermediate structures. You do NOT
have to draw the mechanisms.
Transcribed Image Text:Complete the synthesis of isopropyl 2-phenylacetate from the starting material given (toluene). You must list out all reagents/solvents used and draw the intermediate structures. You do NOT have to draw the mechanisms.
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