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Leaving Group Conversions - Using HX

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols / Leaving Group Conversions - Using HX / Problema 1

Problema 1

One method to convert an alcohol into an alkyl iodide is by using triphenylphosphine and iodine. Provide a mechanism for the reaction below. (Hint: triphenylphosphine first acts as a nucleophile.)

A

Detailed mechanism steps for converting alcohol to alkyl iodide with triphenylphosphine.

B

Mechanism showing alcohol conversion to alkyl iodide with triphenylphosphine and iodine.

C

Stepwise mechanism for alcohol to alkyl iodide conversion using triphenylphosphine.

D

Mechanism illustrating alcohol conversion to alkyl iodide with triphenylphosphine and iodine.