ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
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Chapter 20, Problem 39P
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The series of equations that shows the preparation of ethyl propanoate from the given starting material is to be written.
Concept introduction:
The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any
In nucleophilic substitution reaction, nucleophile takes the position of leaving group by attacking on the electron deficient carbon atom.
Lithium aluminium hydride is used as a reducing agent.
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
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