UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2017 · Mains Paper III
Q7(b). Two conversions in good yield
Question
How can the following conversions be achieved? Provide suitable methods which give good yields. [two conversions, including CH₃CHO → C(CH₂OH)₄ (pentaerythritol), given in the paper]
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All parts of Question 7
- 7(a) Complete two carbonyl reactions with mechanism10 marks
- 7(b) Two conversions in good yield10 marks
- 7(c) Identify A and B in a reaction sequence10 marks