Please solve all the questions.
Predict the product in the following reactions and explain their formation.
i) PhLi, THF
ii) PhMgBr, THF, 20°C, dry CO, then EtMgBr, H2O
iii) MgBr2, BH3 in ether, 0°C
iv) CO2H, EtOH
v) DIBAL-H, Ether, 20°C
vi) R-Li, CuI
Give Retrosynthetic analysis and an efficient synthesis of the following compounds:
i) CO2Et
ii)
iii) HO
Carry out the following conversions. Mechanism is not necessary.
i) CO2Et
ii)
Carry out the following conversions:
i) OH
ii) Ph-COMe