Log out Go to App
Go to App

Learning Materials

Features

Discover

Chapter 18: 30 P (page 713)

Write out the two-step sequence that converts benzene to each compound.

Short Answer

Expert verified

a.

b.

Step by step solution

01

Acylation of benzene

Friedel-Crafts acylation adds an acyl group (R-C=O) to benzene using acid chloride (R-(C=O)-Cl) and AlCl3.

02

Clemmensen reduction of ketones

Reduction of carbonyl group on benzene can be done through Clemmensen reduction.

Zinc amalgam (Zn-Hg) is used as a reductant under acidic conditions.

03

Sequence of reaction

Acylation of benzene, followed by reduction of the carbonyl group, results in the formation of the required product.

a.

b.

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

  • Full Textbook Solutions

    Get detailed explanations and key concepts

  • Unlimited Al creation

    Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...

  • Ads-free access

    To over 500 millions flashcards

  • Money-back guarantee

    We refund you if you fail your exam.

Start your free trial

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with Vaia!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Most popular questions from this chapter

Classify each substituent as electron donating or electron withdrawing.

What product is formed when benzene is treated with each organic halide in the presence of AlCl3.

Draw the products formed when each compound is treated with HNO3 and H2SO4. State whether the reaction occurs faster or slower than a similar reaction with benzene.

What is the major product formed by an intramolecular Friedel–Crafts acylation of the following compound?

Devise a synthesis of each compound from the indicated starting material.
See all solutions

Recommended explanations on Chemistry Textbooks

The Earths Atmosphere

Read Explanation

Organic Chemistry

Read Explanation

Kinetics

Read Explanation

Making Measurements

Read Explanation

Nuclear Chemistry

Read Explanation

Chemistry Branches

Read Explanation
View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.

Sign-up for free