Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Organic synthesis

Organic synthesis — practice question

Citric acid can be changed into tricarballylic acid in two steps. A compound intermediate, Q, is produced. Which reagents are required for each step?

  • Astage 1: concentrated $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$; stage 2: $\text{H}_2$(g) and Ni
  • Bstage 1: concentrated $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$; stage 2: $\text{LiAlH}_4$
  • Cstage 1: $\text{LiAlH}_4$; stage 2: $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$(aq)
  • Dstage 1: $\text{NaOH}$(aq); stage 2: $\text{H}_2$(g) and Ni

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