propose-the-reagents-required-for-the-following-conversion-butan-1-ol-2-hydroxyp

Question

Propose the reagents required for the following conversion.
butan-1-ol → 2-hydroxypentanoic acid

Accepted Answer

i) PCC
ii) KCN in HCN
iii) H₃O⁺ + heat

Answer

i) PCC
ii) NaOH
iii) H₃O⁺ + heat

Answer

i) PBr₃
ii) Mg in ether
iii) acetaldehyde

Answer

i) PCC
ii) KCN in HCN