28 Organic Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
How do we convert haloalkanes into nitriles?
A
Nitriles can be formed by reacting haloalkanes with sodium cyanide.
2
Q
How do we convert a nitrile into an amine?
A
Reacting with hydrogen in presence of nickel catalyst
3
Q
How we convert a nitrile into a carboxylic acid?
A
Reacting with water and hydrochloric acid
4
Q
How do we purify substances via recrystallisation?
A
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