Which of the Following Is Not a Property of a Protecting

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a property of a protecting group?

• A) change the reactivity of a functional group
• B) inert to reaction conditions
• C) becomes a permanent part of the product
• D) alters the mechanism of the desired reaction
• E) all of these are properties of a protecting group

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