Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Organic synthesis

Organic synthesis — practice question

Propanoic acid may be converted into propene through a two-stage synthesis. Which row gives reagents that are suitable for this synthesis?

  • Afirst stage: $\text{LiAlH}_4$; second stage: concentrated $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$
  • Bfirst stage: $\text{LiAlH}_4$; second stage: $\text{NaOH}$ in ethanol
  • Cfirst stage: $\text{NaBH}_4$; second stage: concentrated $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$
  • Dfirst stage: $\text{NaBH}_4$; second stage: $\text{NaOH}$ in ethanol

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