Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781118875766
Author: T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, Scott A. Snyder
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter F, Problem 4PP
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Interpretation:

The compound British Anti – Lewisite (BAL) is to be synthesised from allyl alcohol.

Concept introduction:

The compound British Anti – Lewisite (BAL) is used as inorganic mercury, which is effective in protecting the kidney from Organic Chemistry, Chapter F, Problem 4PP , additional homework tip  1. In BAL, both the thiol groups Organic Chemistry, Chapter F, Problem 4PP , additional homework tip  2 lose hydrogen and binds with the Organic Chemistry, Chapter F, Problem 4PP , additional homework tip  3.

Addition of bromine across the double bond is done via electrophilic addition reaction. This can be shown as follows:

Organic Chemistry, Chapter F, Problem 4PP , additional homework tip  4

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