Which of the Following Reagents Can Be Used to Cleave

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reagents can be used to cleave a benzyloxycarbonyl protecting group from a peptide?

• A) HBr, CH₃CO₂H
• B) conc. NaOH
• C) heat
• D) NaCl, H₂O

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