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Ch. 21 - Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Wade - Organic Chemistry 9th Edition
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Capitolo 21, Problema 45e,f

Predict the products of the following reactions.
(e) Chemical reaction showing phenyl-CH2-CH2-NH2 and acetic anhydride, indicating nucleophilic acyl substitution.
(f) Chemical reaction showing a phenyl group with an amine and hydroxyl group reacting with excess acetic anhydride.

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Step 1: Identify the type of reaction taking place. Common types include substitution, elimination, addition, and rearrangement reactions. Look for functional groups and reagents that indicate the reaction type.
Step 2: Analyze the structure of the reactants. Determine the hybridization, geometry, and any stereochemistry that might affect the reaction pathway.
Step 3: Consider the mechanism of the reaction. For example, if it's a nucleophilic substitution, determine whether it follows an SN1 or SN2 mechanism based on the substrate and conditions.
Step 4: Predict the major product(s) by considering the stability of intermediates and the regioselectivity or stereoselectivity of the reaction. Use concepts like Markovnikov's rule for addition reactions or Zaitsev's rule for elimination reactions.
Step 5: Draw the structure of the predicted product(s), ensuring to show any changes in stereochemistry or regiochemistry. Verify that the product is consistent with the reaction conditions and mechanism.

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