Derivatives of benzimidazole possess biological activity somewhat like that of indoles and purines. Benzimidazoles are commonly prepared

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Derivatives of benzimidazole possess biological activity somewhat like that of indoles and purines. Benzimidazoles are commonly prepared from benzene-1,2-diamine. Devise a short synthesis of 2-methylbenzimidazole from benzene-1,2-diamine. 

NH2 N -CH3 N' NH2 H Benzene-1,2-diamine 2-Methylbenzimidazole

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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