Which of the Following Could Be Used to Prepare Stearic

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be used to prepare stearic acid,CH₃(CH₂) ₁₆COOH?

• A)CH₃(CH₂)₁₅CH₂Br,CN^-,heat; then H₃O⁺,heat
• B)CH₃(CH₂)₁₅CH₂Br,Mg,(C₂H₅)₂O; then HCHO; then H₃O⁺
• C)CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CH₂Br,NaOH; then KMnO₄,OH^-,H₂O; then H₃O⁺
• D)CH₃(CH₂)₁₅CH₂Br,CN^-,heat; then H₃O⁺,heat and CH₃(CH₂)₁₅CH₂Br,Mg,(C₂H₅)₂O; then HCHO; then H₃O⁺
• E)CH₃(CH₂)₁₅CH₂Br,CN^-,heat; then H₃O⁺,heat and CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CH₂Br,NaOH; then KMnO₄,OH^-,H₂O; then H₃O⁺

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