2) Synthesizing the target molecule (below), it is suggested to start from the epoxide and benzene shown. In one step of the synthesis (Reaction 1), the ring closure occurs under acidic conditions. What reaction mechanism motif is Reaction 1 undergoing? What reagents would be used to finish the synthesis (Reaction 2)? H* Reaction 1 Reaction 2

2) Synthesizing the target molecule (below), it is suggested to start from the epoxide and benzene shown. In one step of the synthesis (Reaction 1), the ring closure occurs under acidic conditions. What reaction mechanism motif is Reaction 1 undergoing? What reagents would be used to finish the synthesis (Reaction 2)? H* Reaction 1 Reaction 2

Organic Chemistry

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Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Publisher:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Chapter16: Aldehydes And Ketones

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.63P

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