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
Verified 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
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