Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a dehydration synthesis reaction?
Propose mechanisms for the following reactions.
(a)
Starting from bromobenzene and any other reagents and solvents you need, show how you would synthesize the following compounds. Any of these products may be used as starting materials in subsequent parts of this problem.
c. 1-phenylpropan-2-ol
Predict the major product of the reaction