Asked by Andrea Rodriguez on Jun 09, 2024

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Propose a synthesis of 3-heptanone from propanal.

Propanal

An aldehyde with the chemical formula C3H6O, characterized by a three-carbon chain with a terminal carbonyl group.

3-Heptanone

An organic compound that is a ketone with seven carbon atoms, where the carbonyl group is located at the third carbon.

  • Outline multi-step reaction processes for the synthesis of organic compounds.
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Zybrea KnightJun 13, 2024
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1) CH3CH2CH2CH2MgBr, Et2O
2) H3O+
3) Na2Cr2O7, H2SO4