Ibuprofen and paracetamol each contain the aryl (benzene) functional group. State the other functional groups found in each molecule. ibuprofen ................................................ paracetamol ................................................
Ibuprofen has a chiral centre and shows stereoisomerism. State what is meant by the term chiral centre.
Draw the pair of stereoisomers of ibuprofen.
Draw the structures of the organic products formed when ibuprofen and paracetamol each react separately with $\text{LiAlH}_4$.
A student performed reactions on solutions of ibuprofen and paracetamol with reagents D and E, and the results below were recorded (✓ means a reaction occurred). Suggest a possible identity for each reagent D and E.
Give the structure of the organic product formed when reagent D reacted with ibuprofen.
Give the structure of the organic product formed when reagent E reacted with paracetamol.
One stage in the manufacture of ibuprofen is shown. Write an equation for the reaction between $\text{CH}_3\text{COCl}$ and $\text{AlCl}_3$.
Complete the mechanism for the conversion of X into Y. Include all necessary curly arrows, any relevant dipoles and charges.
Name the mechanism in part (ii).