Chapter 21: Q28E (page 726)
How would you prepare the following compounds starting with an appropriate carboxylic acid and any other reagents needed? (Reddish brown = Br.)
a.

b.

Short Answer
Preparation of the given compounds can be shown as
a.

b.

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Chapter 21: Q28E (page 726)
How would you prepare the following compounds starting with an appropriate carboxylic acid and any other reagents needed? (Reddish brown = Br.)
a.

b.

Preparation of the given compounds can be shown as
a.

b.

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