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Name the functional group in the molecule of paracetamol.


Important Questions on Organic Synthesis
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Both the molecules in part aspirin and paracetamol are broken down when refluxed with dilute hydrochloric acid. Write equations for the reactions of aspirin and paracetamol with water.

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Name the type of reaction when aspirin and paracetamol reacts with water.

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Name the organic products from A to D in the below synthetic route.

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Devise a three-stage synthetic route to convert benzene into benzenediazonium chloride.

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Suggest how you would convert the benzenediazonium chloride into an orange dye.

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Which one of the following formulae is the correct formula of a benzenediazonium cation?

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A sample of lactic acid, , was extracted from a natural source and found to be optically active. Give the systematic name for lactic acid.

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A sample of lactic acid, , was extracted from a natural source and found to be optically active. The structure of one optical isomer of the lactic acid is:
Draw the other optical isomer.
