Answer questions 7a and 7b regarding two failed syntheses of this detergent precursor. Note
that R = CH3(CH2)10; you may write R in place of drawing the long alkyl chain.
1) R CI
AICI3
2) Zn(Hg), HCI
3) SO3, H2SO4
HO3S
a. (4 pts) A lab tech performs this synthesis, but accidentally switches the order of steps 2 and 3.
Draw the product that would form-instead of the desired product.
b. (4 pts) A different lab tech "washes" the final product in dilute aqueous HCI. Draw the
structure of the organic product that forms instead of the desired product.