What would be the product of the following reaction sequence? i) SOCl2 ii) C6H6, AlCl3 iii) Zn(Hg), HCl, heat
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The question is asking for the resultant product from a series of specified chemical reactions involving a given starting material. We need to analyze the reaction sequence involving reagents and conditions to identify the final product from the options provided.
Answer
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The final product is a compound with a benzene ring directly connected to an ethyl group.
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The final product is a compound with a benzene ring directly connected to an ethyl group.
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This is a typical example of how various reagents can be used to transform functional groups in a multi-step reaction sequence.
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Ensure that you correctly identify each functional group transformation step, especially the reduction and acylation processes.
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