25. Phenols
Phenol Acidity
25. Phenols Phenol Acidity
7PRACTICE PROBLEM
The steps for the synthesis of p-cresol from p-cymene are shown below. Propose a mechanism for each step in the series of reactions. [The oxygens are color-coded for tracking.]
The steps for the synthesis of p-cresol from p-cymene are shown below. Propose a mechanism for each step in the series of reactions. [The oxygens are color-coded for tracking.]