Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The conversion of 1-butanol in to given compound should be explained
Concept introduction:
Fischer esterification:
The alcohols are reaction with
(b)
Interpretation:
The conversion of 1-butanol in to given compound should be explained
Concept introduction:
Replacing the alcohol group in alcohols by a halogen:
The alcohols are reaction with strong acids like hydrochloric acid or hydrobromic acid which yields the halogenated compound.
(c)
Interpretation:
The conversion of 1-butanol in to given compound should be explained
Concept introduction:
Replacing the alcohol group in alcohols by a halogen:
The alcohols are reaction with strong acids like Hydrochloric acid or hydrobromic acid which yields the halogenated compound.
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