What reagents are needed to convert phenylacetonitrile (C6H5CH2CN) to each compound: (a) C6H5CH2COCH3; (b) C6H5CH2COC(CH3)3; (c) C6H5CH2CHO; (d) C6H5CH2COOH?

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What reagents are needed to convert phenylacetonitrile (C6H5CH2CN) to each compound: (a) C6H5CH2COCH3; (b) C6H5CH2COC(CH3)3; (c) C6H5CH2CHO; (d) C6H5CH2COOH?

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