Suggest a sequence of synthetic steps through which p-toluic acid can be prepared from toluene.

P-Toluic Acid

A type of benzoic acid derivative where the methyl group is positioned para to the carboxylic acid group.

Toluene

An aromatic hydrocarbon used as an industrial solvent, known for its benzene ring attached to a methyl group.

Outline approaches for constructing target molecules starting from aromatic compounds by using defined sequences of reagents.

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Final Answer :

1) Br₂, FeBr₃
2) Mg, ether
3) CO₂
4) H₃O⁺

Learning Objectives

Outline approaches for constructing target molecules starting from aromatic compounds by using defined sequences of reagents.