Identify Reagents a and B Required for the Following Transformation

question 88

Multiple Choice

Identify reagents A and B required for the following transformation of acyl groups:

• A)A = (COCl)₂; B = C₂H₅CHO
• B)A = (COCl)₂; B = C₂H₅COOH
• C)A = HCl; B = C₂H₅COOH
• D)A = (COCl)₂; B = C₂H₅-CH₂OH
• E)A = HCl; B = C₂H₅CHO

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