Problems and exercisesReactivity
1. Products
Give the product of benzonitrile with: a) H3O+ and heat; b) CH3MgBr, then H3O+; c) LiAlH4, then H2O.
2. Extending the chain
Suggest a synthesis of phenylacetic acid, C6H5CH2COOH, from benzyl chloride.
Give the product of benzonitrile with: a) H3O+ and heat; b) CH3MgBr, then H3O+; c) LiAlH4, then H2O.
Suggest a synthesis of phenylacetic acid, C6H5CH2COOH, from benzyl chloride.