Question 18 Which reagents are appropriate to carry out the conversion shown? (A) 1. TsCl/pyridine; 2. CH3CO2Na (B) 1. TsCl/pyridine; 2. CH3CH2COH (C) 1. HBr; 2. CH3CO2Na (D) 1. NaOH; 2. CH3CO2Na (E) 1. conc. H2SO4; 2. CH3CO2Na
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This can be achieved by using TsCl and pyridine. TsCl (tosyl chloride) reacts with the alcohol to form a tosylate, which is a good leaving group. Pyridine is used as a base to neutralize the HCl that is formed in the reaction. Show more…
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