Chapter 23: Q69E (page 783)
Fill in the missing reagents a–h in the following scheme:
Short Answer
The missing reagents in the above reaction are:
- , pyridine
- , heat
Chapter 23: Q69E (page 783)
Fill in the missing reagents a–h in the following scheme:
The missing reagents in the above reaction are:
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