Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 20.5, Problem 10P
Interpretation Introduction

a) (CH3)3C CO2H from (CH3)3CCl

Interpretation:

How (CH3)3COOH can be prepared from (CH3)3CCl is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

The alkyl halide is converted into a Grignard reagent by treatment with Mg in ether. The Grignard reagent when treated with CO2 followed by hydrolysis yield carboxylic acid.

To show:

How to prepare (CH3)3COOH from (CH3)3CCl.

Interpretation Introduction

b) CH3CH2CH2CO2H from CH3CH2CH2Br

Interpretation:

How CH3CH2CH2COOH can be prepared from CH3CH2CH2Br is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

The displacement of bromine in the alkyl halide by a cyanide group and the hydrolysis of the nitrile obtained will yield the acid required.

To show:

How to prepare CH3CH2CH2COOH from CH3CH2CH2Br.

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