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By means of a suitable reaction, show how each of the compounds can be prepared from propionic acid. More than one step may be required.
a. methyl propylamine (CH3NHCH2CH2CH3)
b. propionyl chloride
c. ethyl propionate
d. propionic anhydride
e. N-methyl propionamide
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