QUESTION 2 Which of the following is not a viable way to synthesize a carboxylic

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QUESTION 2 Which of the following is not a viable way to synthesize a carboxylic acid? Grignard reaction using carbon dioxide with subsequent neutralization Hydrolysis of an acyl chloride Hydrolysis of an acid anhydride Hydrolysis of an ester Hydrolysis of an amide Oxidation of an aldehyde Oxidation of a primary alcohol Hydrolysis of a nitrile Oxidation of a ketone QUESTION 3 Which of the following reaction conditions would be inappropriate for the production of an ester? The reaction of an acid anhydride and an alcohol in the presence of a base The reaction of an acyl chloride and an alcohol in the presence of a base The reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid The reaction of a carboxylic acid, and an alcohol in the presence of a base

Explanation / Answer

Oxidation of the ketone is not the viable method for the synthesis of carboxylic acids rather it leads to the synthesis of esters and cyclic ketones lead to the formation of lactones.The name of this oxidation reaction is called Baeyer Villiger oxidation.

The reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of a base is inappropriate for the synthesis of esters.

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