Question

Hi I need some help with these reagents! Thanks!

In each reaction box, place the best reagent and conditions from the list below. In each reaction box, place the best reagent and conditions from the list below.

Answer 1

Concepts and reason

The concept is to synthesize imine form amide, and 4-methoxybutan-2-one from ethyl 3-oxobutanoate by using the list of reagents provided.

Fundamentals

Conversion of ethyl amide to imine occurs in three steps. They are

1.Hydrolysis

2.Reduction

3.Oxidation

4.Nucleophilic addition reaction

Conversion of ethyl 3-oxobutanoate to 4-methoxybutan-2-one occurs in three steps. They are

1.Protection of ketone

2.Reduction of ester

3.Deprotection of ketone

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Ans:

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