Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393663556
Author: Joel Karty
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 22, Problem 22.7P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Synthetic approach to synthesize the following compound using benzene as one reagent and (a) an alky halide (b) an alkene and (c) an alcohol is to be proposed.

Concept introduction:

Alkylation of benzene can take place when it is treated with an alkyl halide in the presence of strong Lewis acid as a catalyst. This is a Friedel-Crafts Alkylation reaction. It is electrophilic addition on benzene where alkyl carbocations are the electrophiles. Same carbocation can be generated using alcohol and alkene.

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