3.14 Organic Synthesis

Question 1

Identify Compounds A,B,C and D
State reagents for step 3
Molecular formula of A is C3H6O

Answer 1

Reagent : excess NH3

Question 2

Describe how they have done this

Answer 2

Step 1 : Br2 and UV Light
Step 2 : Nucleophilic sub, reagent : KCN, Conditions : aqueous and ethanolic
Step 3 : reduction of nitrile to primary amine, H2 & Nickel