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What is the first step in the Gabriel synthesis?

What is the first step in the Gabriel synthesis?

Options

  1. AFormation of the potassium salt of phthalimide
  2. BAlkaline hydrolysis of phthalimide
  3. CReaction with alkyl halide
  4. DHeating with ethanolic potassium hydroxide

Correct answer

A. Formation of the potassium salt of phthalimide

Step-by-step solution

The first step in the Gabriel synthesis involves the formation of the potassium salt of phthalimide by treating phthalimide with ethanolic potassium hydroxide.
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