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how to convert ethyl benzene to 2-phenyl propionic acid

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Answered by Yuvrajpaul
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(i) Benzyl alcohol to 2 phenyl ethanoic Acid : Benzyl alcohol reacts with PCl5 to form benzyl chloride. Benzyl chloride reacts with KCN under goes nucleophilic substitution to form benzyl cyanide. Benzyl cyanide on hydrolysis gives 2-Phenyl-ethanoicacid.

 


Answered by Akashsingh77239
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Answer:

1)NBS heat

2)KCN

3)HOH/H+

Explanation:

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