Q28E

Question


How would you prepare the following compounds starting with an appropriate carboxylic acid and any other reagents needed? (Reddish brown = Br.)


a.




b.


Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer



Preparation of the given compounds can be shown as


a.





b.


1Step 1: Preparation of Compound a


Acid reacts with alcohol to produce ester.

 


2Step 2: Preparation of Compound b


Acid reacts with ammonia or amines to produce amide. The compound given in b can be formed as