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Which series of reagents would be required to perform the following synthesis? Which series of reagents would be required to perform the following synthesis?   A)  1. ClCH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>, AlCl<sub>3</sub> 2. FeBr<sub>3</sub>, Br<sub>2</sub> B)  1. ClCOCH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>, AlCl<sub>3</sub> 2. FeBr<sub>3</sub>, Br<sub>2</sub> C)  1. ClCOCH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>, AlCl<sub>3</sub> 2. FeBr<sub>3</sub>, Br<sub>2</sub> 3. Zn(Hg) , HCl D)  1. ClCOCH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>, AlCl<sub>3 </sub>2. Zn(Hg) , HCl 3. FeBr<sub>3</sub>, Br<sub>2</sub>

A) 1. ClCH2CH2CH3, AlCl3 2. FeBr3, Br2
B) 1. ClCOCH2CH3, AlCl3 2. FeBr3, Br2
C) 1. ClCOCH2CH3, AlCl3 2. FeBr3, Br2 3. Zn(Hg) , HCl
D) 1. ClCOCH2CH3, AlCl3 2. Zn(Hg) , HCl 3. FeBr3, Br2

Synthetic Synthesis

The process of artificially creating complex chemical compounds from simpler ones, often used in pharmaceuticals and materials science.

  • Recognize and apply the steps required for organic synthesis.
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Denise Vargasabout 24 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The synthesis involves the use of ClCOCH2CH3 as a starting material, which requires acetyl chloride (ClCOCH3) and aluminum chloride (AlCl3) in the first step to form the intermediate. The second step involves the use of FeBr3 and bromoethane (C2H5Br) to introduce the ethyl group onto the aromatic ring. The final step involves the reduction of the nitro group to an amine using Zn(Hg) and HCl. Therefore, the correct series of reagents would be ClCOCH3, AlCl3; FeBr3, C2H5Br; Zn(Hg), HCl. Option C contains these reagents in the correct order. Option A and B are incorrect because they contain different reagents that do not serve the same purpose as the required reagents. Option D is incorrect because the order of reagents is not correct.