Question
Question: R—CH<sub>2</sub>—CH<sub>2</sub>OH can be converted in R—CH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>COOH. The correc...
R—CH2—CH2OH can be converted in R—CH2CH2COOH. The correct sequence of reagents is
A
PBr3, KCN, H+
B
PBr3, KCN, H2
C
KCN, H+
D
HCN, PBr3, H+
Answer
PBr3, KCN, H+
Explanation
Solution
RCH2CH2OH PBr3 RCH2CH2Br KCN RCH2CH2CN H2O/H+ RCH2CH2COOH