Halogen Derivatives

• Audi

  2 Apr 12, 22:27

  Ok, need some urgent help here.

   

  How do I convert BrCH2CH2Br to HO2C-CO2H?

  Thank you!

• UltimaOnline

  2 Apr 12, 22:44

  Originally posted by Audi:

  Ok, need some urgent help here.

  How do I convert BrCH2CH2Br to HO2C-CO2H?

  Thank you!

  
  Heat under reflux with aqueous NaOH, followed by heating under reflux with acidified K2Cr2O7 (not KMnO4!).