(a)
Interpretation:
How the given transformation can be carried out is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Esters undergo a substitution of the alkoxide group by another alkoxide in a reaction known as transesterification. Although it appears to be a substitution reaction, the mechanism consists of two steps – nucleophilic addition of the incoming alkoxide ion at the carbonyl carbon, followed by elimination of the original alkoxide group. In effect, this substitutes the original alkoxide group in the ester by another, giving a different ester.
(b)
Interpretation:
How the given transformation can be carried out is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Esters undergo a substitution of the alkoxide group by another alkoxide in a reaction known as transesterification. Although it appears to be a substitution reaction, the mechanism consists of two steps – nucleophilic addition of the incoming alkoxide ion at the carbonyl carbon, followed by elimination of the original alkoxide group. In effect, this substitutes the original alkoxide group in the ester by another, giving a different ester. Under the basic conditions, the acid is immediately (irreversibly) deprotonated to the carboxylate anion. The carboxylic acid can be recovered by acid workup.
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