As discussed in class, please come up with a suitable mechanism for the conversion of a Nitrile into a carboxylic acid.
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:30 am
As discussed in class, please come up with a suitable mechanism for the conversion of a Nitrile into a carboxylic acid. 1. Acid catalyzed O₂N 2. Base catalyzed H₂O, H₂SO4 heat RC N + H₂O + HO™ Nitrile Water Hydroxide ion O₂N- RCO™ + NH, Carboxylate ion Ammonia -OH