How the following conversions can be carried out?
Benzyl alcohol to 2-phenylethanoic acid
First is the simple substitution reaction with potassium pentachloride and then with cyanide ion and finally, hydrolysis by proton leads to acid formation.
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How the following conversions can be carried out?
Benzyl alcohol to 2-phenylethanoic acid
First is the simple substitution reaction with potassium pentachloride and then with cyanide ion and finally, hydrolysis by proton leads to acid formation.