Consider the pair of reactions below to answer the following question(s).
a. or
b.
-Refer to instructions. The solvent in these reactions is:

Question

Consider the pair of reactions below to answer the following question(s).
a.  or
b. 
-Refer to instructions. The solvent in these reactions is:

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The presence of the polar functional groups (e.g. -OH and -NH2) in both reactions suggests that the solvent is polar. However, the lack of any acidic or basic functional groups that could participate in hydrogen bonding or proton transfer reactions suggests that the solvent is also aprotic. Therefore, the best choice is a polar aprotic solvent.

Consider the Pair of Reactions Below to Answer the Following