Which of the Following Represents the Best Preparation of 2-Cyclopentenol

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the best preparation of 2-cyclopentenol from cyclopentane?

• A)1)Br₂,hυ 2.NaOCH₃ 3.NBS,CCl₄ 4.H₂O
• B)1)NBS,CCl₄ 2.Br₂,CCl₄ 3.NaOH
• C)1)Br₂,hυ 2.H₂O₂
• D)1)NBS,CCl₄ 2.NaOCH₃ 3.H₂O₂
• E)1)NBS,CCl₄ 2.H₂O2 3.Br₂,CCl₄ 4.NaOCH₃

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