2. There is an alternative synthesis of guaifenesin other than a direct Williamson ether synthesis of the phenol. Fill in the missing product and reagent set required for the transformation below. 1) NaOH OH 2) Br
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The reaction involves the addition of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to the phenol compound. This will result in the formation of the corresponding phenoxide ion. Phenol + NaOH → Phenoxide ion Show more…
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