What would be the final product of this reaction sequence?
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The question is asking for the final product of a chemical reaction sequence involving a series of reagents (PCl3, NH3, P4O10) acting on an initial compound. The user needs to identify which of the provided options correctly represents the final product after these transformations.
Answer
Compound I
The final product of this reaction sequence is benzonitrile (C6H5CN), which corresponds to compound I.
Answer for screen readers
The final product of this reaction sequence is benzonitrile (C6H5CN), which corresponds to compound I.
More Information
The reaction involves converting a carboxylic acid into a nitrile through sequences involving conversion to acyl chloride, then to amide, and finally to nitrile.
Tips
A common mistake is failing to recognize the dehydration step from amide to nitrile.
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