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What is the most efficient two-step process for converting propanone to propene?
What is the most efficient two-step process for converting propanone to propene?
Which reaction sequence would effectively convert benzoic acid to benzaldehyde?
Which reaction sequence would effectively convert benzoic acid to benzaldehyde?
What is the correct method to convert ethanol to 3-hydroxybutanal in two steps?
What is the correct method to convert ethanol to 3-hydroxybutanal in two steps?
Which approach effectively leads to the conversion of benzene to m-nitroacetophenone?
Which approach effectively leads to the conversion of benzene to m-nitroacetophenone?
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What is the best method to convert benzaldehyde into benzophenone within two steps?
What is the best method to convert benzaldehyde into benzophenone within two steps?
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Study Notes
Conversions of Organic Compounds
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Propanone to Propene
- Use a dehydration reaction with an acid catalyst to eliminate water from propanone, forming propene.
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Benzoic acid to Benzaldehyde
- Convert benzoic acid to benzaldehyde via reduction using lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4) or another reducing agent.
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Ethanol to 3-Hydroxybutanal
- Perform an aldol condensation by reacting ethanol with acrolein or propanal, followed by further reduction if necessary.
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Benzene to m-Nitroacetophenone
- Nitration of benzene to form nitrobenzene, followed by Friedel-Crafts acylation with acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride.
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Benzaldehyde to Benzophenone
- React benzaldehyde with phenyl magnesium bromide (Grignard reagent) to introduce a phenyl group, forming benzophenone after hydrolysis.
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Bromobenzene to 1-Phenylethanol
- Use a Grignard reaction with ethylene oxide, allowing bromobenzene to react and yield 1-phenylethanol upon hydrolysis.
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Benzaldehyde to 3-Phenylpropan-1-ol
- Conduct a reaction with appropriate Grignard reagent (like phenyl magnesium bromide) followed by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis.
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Benzaldehyde to α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid
- Convert benzaldehyde into α-hydroxy ketone through a reaction with hydrocyanic acid followed by acidic hydrolysis.
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Benzoic acid to m-Nitrobenzyl alcohol
- Perform nitration to generate m-nitrobenzoic acid, then reduce the acid to m-nitrobenzyl alcohol with LiAlH4 or a similar reducing agent.
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Test your knowledge on the conversions of various organic compounds including propanone, benzoic acid, and benzaldehyde. Each question will assess your understanding of different organic reactions and their mechanisms. Dive into the world of organic chemistry and see how well you can navigate these transformations!
