Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 24, Problem 24.53AP
Interpretation Introduction

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The structure of compound A is to be predicted by using the given information. The reason as to why compound A gives no detectable carbonyl absorption peak in its IR is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

Periodic acid is used to oxidize the alcohol functional group to carbonyl group. Methyl iodide with silver oxide is used for methylating all the hydroxyl group. Sodium borohydride is used for reduction of carbonyl group or ester group into alcohol group.

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