How could you synthesize stearolic acid,CH 3 (CH 2 ) 7 C=C(CH 2 ) 7 COOH from oleic acid,CH 3 (CH 2 ) 7 CH=CH(CH 2 ) 7 COOH?

The correct synthesis involves bromination of the double bond in oleic acid to form a dibromo compound, followed by elimination using sodium amide (NaNH2) to form the alkyne, stearolic acid.

How could you synthesize stearolic acid,CH 3 (CH 2 ) 7 C=C(CH 2 ) 7 COOH from oleic acid,CH 3 (CH 2 ) 7 CH=CH(CH 2 ) 7 COOH?

The correct synthesis involves bromination of the double bond in oleic acid to form a dibromo compound, followed by elimination using sodium amide (NaNH2) to form the alkyne, stearolic acid.

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How Could You Synthesize Stearolic Acid,CH₃(CH₂)₇C=C(CH₂)₇COOH from Oleic Acid,CH₃(CH₂)₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇COOH

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How could you synthesize stearolic acid,CH₃(CH₂) ₇C=C(CH₂) ₇COOH from oleic acid,CH₃(CH₂) ₇CH=CH(CH₂) ₇COOH?

A) Br₂,CCl₄; then 3 NaNH₂,heat; then H₃O⁺
B) Li,liq.NH₃; then H₃O⁺
C) H₂,Pd
D) Peracid; then H₃O⁺; then HA,H₂O,heat
E) Excess HCl; then KOH,C₂H₅OH,heat