Question

26) Suggest a stepwise synthesis for 5-methyl-2-hexanone from 3-methyl-1-bromobutane.

Using the reagents below, list in order (by letter, no period) those necessary to provide this synthesis.

a. H2O / H2SO4, HgSO4

b. HC≡CNa

c. 1. 9-BBN; 2. H2O2 / NaOH / H2O

d. CrO3 / H2SO4 / H2O

Answer 1

Answer:-

• The reagents required for the synthesis of 5-methyl-2-hexanone from 3-methyl-1-bromobutane are:
• HCCNa
• H2O/H2SO4 , HgSO4

The complete sequence of reactions for the synthesis of 5-methyl-2-hexanone from 3-methyl-1-bromobutane :

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