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
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
Organic Chemistry
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Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
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Chapter17: Carboxylic Acids
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Problem 17.23P
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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:
- Nitration.
- Reduction.
- Diazotisation.
- Oxidation.
Step 2
(Toluene) (4-nitrotoluene) (4-methylnitroaniline)
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