Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The side chain carboxyl group converted to a benzyl ester using benzyl chloride as a source of benzyl group has to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Benzyl ester is the protecting group used for the protection of carboxyl group in the amino acids. The protecting groups are used to prevent the
(b)
Interpretation:
The deprotection of the side chain carboxyl group under mild conditions without removing the BOC-protecting group at the same time has to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Hydrogenolysis is a
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