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1. Which reagent would be most suitable for the following
organic synthesis reaction?
Question: In a synthesis reaction to form an ester, an
alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid. Which reagent could
be used to catalyze this reaction?
a) Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
b) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
c) Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
d) Concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
Answer: d) Concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
Rationale: Concentrated sulfuric acid functions as a
catalyst in the esterification reaction by protonating the
carboxylic acid, making it more susceptible to nucleophilic
attack by the alcohol, thus promoting ester formation.
2. Which synthetic method would be most appropriate to
prepare a tertiary alcohol from a ketone?
Question: Which synthetic method is suitable to convert a
ketone into a tertiary alcohol?
a) Oxidation reaction
b) Grignard reaction
c) Reduction reaction
d) Condensation reaction
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