Which Is the Best Sequence of Reactions for the Following

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which is the best sequence of reactions for the following transformation?

• A) i)HNO₃,H₂SO₄;ii)CH₃MgBr,Et₂O;iii)H₂O,NH₄Cl
• B) i)CH₃MgBr,Et₂O;ii)H₃O⁺,heat;iii)HNO₃,H₂SO₄
• C) i)HNO₃,H₂SO₄;ii)NaBH₄,H₂O;iii)H₃O⁺,heat
• D) i)HNO₃,H₂SO₄;ii)LiAlH₄,H₂O;iii)H₃O⁺,heat
• E) None of these syntheses is satisfactory.

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