8.7.2 - From alkylbenzenes
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What is an alkylbenzene?
💡 Hint: Consider the functional groups involved.
What happens when a primary alkyl group is oxidized?
💡 Hint: Think about the changes at the functional group level.
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What is the primary outcome of oxidizing an alkylbenzene?
💡 Hint: Think about the end products of oxidation.
True or False: Tertiary alkyl groups can be oxidized to carboxylic acids by strong oxidizing agents.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of tertiary carbons.
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Describe the steps needed to convert isopropylbenzene to carboxylic acid, detailing what reagents you would use.
💡 Hint: Consider both the initial structure and the role of oxidation.
How would the product differ if the side chain was a tertiary alkyl instead? Explain the outcome.
💡 Hint: Think about the principles of oxidation and steric hindrance.
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