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Ch. 9 - Substitution and Elimination Reactions of Alkyl Halides
Bruice - Organic Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 9, Problema 66c

For each of the following target molecules, design a multistep synthesis to show how it can be prepared from the given starting material:
c. Chemical reaction diagram showing the conversion of an alkene to a ketone with a specific structure and reaction arrow.

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Step 1: Analyze the starting material and target molecule. The starting material is cyclopentylmethanol, and the target molecule is cyclopentylcarboxaldehyde. This transformation involves the oxidation of a primary alcohol to an aldehyde.
Step 2: Select an appropriate oxidizing agent for the transformation. To convert a primary alcohol to an aldehyde without overoxidation to a carboxylic acid, use reagents such as PCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate) or DMP (Dess-Martin Periodinane).
Step 3: Set up the reaction conditions. Dissolve the starting material in a suitable solvent like dichloromethane (DCM) and add the oxidizing agent (e.g., PCC) under mild conditions to ensure selective oxidation to the aldehyde.
Step 4: Monitor the reaction progress. Use techniques like TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography) to confirm the conversion of the alcohol to the aldehyde. The aldehyde will typically show a distinct spot compared to the starting alcohol.
Step 5: Purify the product. After the reaction is complete, isolate the cyclopentylcarboxaldehyde by extraction and purification methods such as distillation or column chromatography.

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