A synthesis of the broadspectrum antibiotic, metronidazole, is outlined below: i) Suggest a mechanism to account for
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A synthesis of the broad–spectrum antibiotic, metronidazole, is outlined below:
i) Suggest a mechanism to account for Step 1 in the sequence. (3 marks)
ii) Suggest a mechanism to account for Step 3 in the sequence. In your answer explain the reason for the regioselectivity of this transformation. (4 marks)
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Organic Chemistry
ISBN: 978-1118133576
11th edition
Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder
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