Chapter 19, Problem 19.28P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The synthesis of $\text{1, 1'-(1, 4-phenylene)diethanone}$ from $p\text{-}$ bromoacetophenone and any other reagents is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Grignard reagents are organometallic compounds which are prepared using alkyl halides in the presence of magnesium metal in dry ether. These reagents act as strong nucleophiles and bases.

Potassium dichromate is a strong oxidizing agent it can convert alcohol into aldehyde or ketone.