Question

Integrated Problem 07.86 When a new synthetic method is developed, it is applied to a series of compounds to explore its utility. 4-Fluorophenylacetonitrile was used as a substrate in a synthetic methodology research paper. Provide a synthesis for 4-fluorophenylacetonitrile using an SN2 reaction. Begin with a retrosynthesis of the target molecule. Collapse question part Step 1 Get help answering Molecular Drawing questions Get help answering Molecular Drawing questions. Draw an alkyl halide to start with.

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is complete in the picture

Explanation:

the best way to start from benzyl halide derivatives (best substrate for SN2) which are commercially available and easy to prepare. The main point is not to overheat  the substitution to not change the aryl fluoride.