Show how the following ketones might be synthesized from the indicated acids, using any necessary reagents. (a)

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Show how the following ketones might be synthesized from the indicated acids, using any necessary reagents.
(a) Propiophenone from propionic acid (two ways, using alkylation of the acid and using Friedel-Crafts acylation)
(b) Methyl cyclohexyl ketone from cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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