Question

how would you convert 2_butene to acetic acid with red phosphorous

Answer 1

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A couple of ways. Two come to mind. If you treat 2-butene with either 1) a. ozone then b. H2O2 or 2) acidic potassium permanganate you will form two equivalents of acetic acid:

CH3-CH=CH-CH3 → CH3-COOH + HOOC-CH3

Answer 2

Answer:

A couple of ways. Two come to mind. If you treat 2-butene with either 1) a. ozone then b. H2O2 or 2) acidic potassium permanganate you will form two equivalents of acetic acid:

CH3-CH=CH-CH3 → CH3-COOH + HOOC-CH3

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