Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Organic synthesis

Organic synthesis — practice question

Compound $G$ may be synthesised from benzene via the route illustrated.
(a(i))

Name the functional group produced in step $5$.

(a(ii))

In the boxes above, draw the structures of intermediates $H$ and $J$.

(a(iii))[7]

Suggest the reagents and conditions for the steps below: - step $2$ - step $3$ - step $4$ - step $5$

(b(i))[2]

What does the term structural isomerism mean?

(b(ii))[2]

Using the information above, name two functional groups present in compound $K$.

(b(iii))[3]

Suggest the structural formula of $K$, then draw it in the box above.

(b(iv))[4]

For each reaction below, suggest the structures of the aromatic products formed. $\text{I}_2 + \text{NaOH(aq)}$ $\text{Br}_2\text{(aq)}$ $\text{NaOH(aq)}$

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