Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780321803221
Author: Paula Y. Bruice
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 18.18, Problem 38P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Alkyl bromide used in the malonic ester synthesis of each carboxylic acid has to be stated.

Concept introduction: Malonic ester synthesis is used to prepare carboxylic acids of the desired length.  The malonic ester is reacted with an alkoxide base which removes a α hydrogen atom.  The anion so formed is reacted with an alkyl bromide.  Th anion abstracts the alkyl group from the alkyl bromide.  Acidic hydrolysis of the intermediate so formed gives αsubstituted malonic acid.  On heating, decarboxylation takes place which gives the desired carboxylic acid.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Alkyl bromide used in the malonic ester synthesis of each carboxylic acid is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Malonic ester synthesis is used to prepare carboxylic acids of the desired length.  The malonic ester is reacted with an alkoxide base which removes a α hydrogen atom.  The anion so formed is reacted with an alkyl bromide.  Th anion abstracts the alkyl group from the alkyl bromide.  Acidic hydrolysis of the intermediate so formed gives αsubstituted malonic acid.  On heating, decarboxylation takes place which gives the desired carboxylic acid.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Alkyl bromide used in the malonic ester synthesis of each carboxylic acid is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Malonic ester synthesis is used to prepare carboxylic acids of the desired length.  The malonic ester is reacted with an alkoxide base which removes a α hydrogen atom.  The anion so formed is reacted with an alkyl bromide.  Th anion abstracts the alkyl group from the alkyl bromide.  Acidic hydrolysis of the intermediate so formed gives αsubstituted malonic acid.  On heating, decarboxylation takes place which gives the desired carboxylic acid.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Alkyl bromide used in the malonic ester synthesis of each carboxylic acid is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Malonic ester synthesis is used to prepare carboxylic acids of the desired length.  The malonic ester is reacted with an alkoxide base which removes a α hydrogen atom.  The anion so formed is reacted with an alkyl bromide.  Th anion abstracts the alkyl group from the alkyl bromide.  Acidic hydrolysis of the intermediate so formed gives αsubstituted malonic acid.  On heating, decarboxylation takes place which gives the desired carboxylic acid.

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