Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Organic synthesis

Organic synthesis — practice question

A sequence of reactions starting from propan-1-ol is shown.
(a)[2]

Suggest a suitable reagent and conditions for reaction 1.

(b(i))[1]

Write the equation for reaction 2, using $[\text{O}]$ to stand for the oxidising agent.

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest a suitable reagent and conditions for reaction 2.

(c)[2]

State the structural formulae of U and V.

(d)[2]

Suggest a suitable reagent and conditions for reaction 3.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Suitable reagent: concentrated $H_2SO_4$ or concentrated $H_3PO_4$

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