Propose steps for the following conversions using a reaction of a diazonium salt in at least one step of each conversion. Q.) Toluene to 4-fluorobenzoic acid

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Propose steps for the following conversions using a reaction of a diazonium salt in at least one step of each conversion.

Q.) Toluene to 4-fluorobenzoic acid

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Step 1

Here we have to prepare  4-fluorobenzoic acid from toluene, this conversion including the following steps:

  1. Nitration.
  2. Reduction.
  3. Diazotisation.
  4. Oxidation.
Step 2

Chemistry homework question answer, step 2, image 1             NitrationHNO3/H2SO4            Chemistry homework question answer, step 2, image 2          ReductionH                  Chemistry homework question answer, step 2, image 3

   (Toluene)                                              (4-nitrotoluene)                                         (4-methylnitroaniline)

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