(a) A compound A has the formula C 8 H 10 . After vigorous oxidation, it yields...

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(a) A compound A has the formula C8H10. After vigorous oxidation, it yields phthalic acid. What is the structure of A?COH COH phthalic acid

(b) A compound B has the formula C8H10. After vigorous oxidation, it yields benzoic acid (structure in Eq. 17.40). What is the structure of B?-CHCHCH3 propylbenzene CrO3, 40% HSO4 48 h, 100 C -CO,H benzoic acid (55% yield) (17.40)

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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