(b)(i) Complete the reaction shown in the figure with the main product formed. (ii) Convert bromoethane to propanamine.(b)(i): reaction to complete
Answer: (i) Product per the printed reagent. (ii) C₂H₅Br + KCN → C₂H₅CN → LiAlH₄ (or H₂/Ni) → CH₃CH₂CH₂NH₂.
Solution
(i) Apply the printed reagent to the displayed substrate and write its standard product (reduction → the amine; HNO2 → the alcohol/diazonium; acylation → the amide, as shown). (ii) Nitrile homologation: