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Starting with toluene, which of the following is the best synthesis of meta-bromobenzoic acid?   

Which set of reagents would best accomplish the following transformation? 

The substance formed on addition of water to an aldehyde or ketone is called a hydrate or a/an: a. vicinal diol b. geminal diol c. acetal d. ketal

What is the correct structure for phenylbenzoate? a. b. c. d.

Choose the BEST reagents for carrying out each of the following conversions. a. 1. PhMgBr, ether   2. H3O+ b. 1. PhCH2MgBr, ether   2. H3O+ c. (C6H5)3P=CHC6H5, THF d. Li(C6H5)2Cu, ether

When 2-pentanone undergoes reaction  with HO- and excess Br2, the ketone is _______________________________ to form ___________________________. 

Which of the following compound(s), when reacted with aniline, yield(s) acetanilide?

Choose the BEST reagents for carrying out each of the following conversions. a. 1. PhMgBr, ether   2. H3O+ b. 1. PhCH2MgBr, ether   2. H3O + c. (C6H5)3P=CHC6H5, THF d. Li(C6H5)2Cu, ether

When hexan-1-ol is treated with conc. H2SO4 at moderate temperatures, ________ is formed via a(n) ________ mechanism.

What is the correct IUPAC name for the following amine?